Assistant Manager (KH-11390)

South Dakota Ag Connection; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a progressive dairy operation seeking an Assistant Manager to work with ownership and the Dairy Manager in overseeing daily dairy activities.

This hands-on leadership role offers growth into broader responsibilities, supervising employees, maintaining records, and coordinating with management to ensure efficient operations in a dairy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in dairy operations or herd management preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to supervise and develop employees.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to work alongside employees as needed.
• Familiarity with herd health, reproduction, calf care, parlor operations, and youngstock management preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain records using dairy management software.
• Spanish-speaking ability or willingness to learn preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees and ensure protocols are followed.
• Assist with herd health, reproduction, calf and heifer management, and parlor operations.
• Maintain accurate records, assist with inventory and purchasing, and coordinate with management to ensure efficient daily activities.
• Work hands-on with staff, contributing to problem solving and operational decisions.
• Grow into broader responsibilities while gaining experience in all aspects of dairy management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervise employees

Dairy management software

Spanish language (preferred)

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Dairy management software

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Assistant Manager (KH-11390) #### Location:SD, Midwest United States,USA #### Company:Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT #### Industry Sector:Production/Farming #### Industry Type:Animal Production - Dairy #### Career Type:Farm & Ranch Operations/Herdsperson/On Farm #### Job Type:Full Time #### Minimum Years Experience Required:2 #### Salary:$75000 - $90000 $75,000.00-$90,000.00 YEAR ### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Farm & Ranch Operations/Herdsperson/On Farm **Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from AgCareers.com and to the Terms of Service.# Assistant Manager (KH-11390)Back to search resultsApply to this positionFollow CompanyMore Jobs from Hansen...Send to FriendPLEASE NOTE: We will not be able to reply to you if your resume does not meet the position requirements. There is NO closing date. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.**Qualifications:** - Previous dairy experience preferred, with an interest in advancing in responsibilities - Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to supervise and develop employees - Hands on approach with a willingness to work alongside employees as needed - Experience with or willingness to learn herd health, reproduction, calf care, parlor operations, and youngstock management - Basic computer skills with the ability to maintain records using dairy management software - Ability to troubleshoot basic equipment issues and coordinate repairs when needed - Spanish-speaking ability or a willingness to learn preferred - Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to grow professionally **Job Description:** Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a progressive dairy operation who is searching for an Assistant Manager to work closely with ownership and the Dairy Manager in overseeing the daily operation. This position is designed for an individual who wants to grow into more responsibilities while gaining experience in all aspects of dairy management. Responsibilities include supervising employees, ensuring protocols are followed, assisting with herd health, reproduction, calf and heifer management, fresh and hospital cows, parlor operations, and overall daily dairy activities. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate records, assist with inventory and purchasing, and work closely with management to ensure the operation runs efficiently. This is a hands on leadership position where the Assistant Manager will regularly work alongside employees while learning all aspects of the business. Responsibilities will vary based on the individual's strengths and interests, with opportunities to gain experience in employee management, problem solving, equipment troubleshooting, and operational decision making. The employer is looking for an energetic, team-oriented individual who enjoys working with both people and cattle and is interested in building a long-term career in dairy management.**ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.**