Cattle Manager In-Training (MZ-11305)

Kansas Ag Connection; Kansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Possible Housing options available

OT is possible

Relocation Package negotiable

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a Cattle Manager In-Training to oversee daily cattle operations for a large backgrounding yard and a finishing yard in Kansas. The role emphasizes cattle health, feeding, processing, and supervising a small crew.

Ideal candidate will have strong cattle experience, leadership ability, and willingness to assist with crop production during slower periods. Long-term growth within the operation is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Strong cattle feeding and animal health experience required.
• Backgrounding and/or feedlot management experience preferred.
• Ability to identify, pull, and treat sick cattle.
• Experience processing cattle, administering vaccines, and maintaining health protocols.
• Leadership ability with experience supervising and directing employees.
• Good cattle handling skills and understanding of cattle nutrition and performance.
• Crop production experience or willingness to assist with farming operations required.
• Experience operating farm equipment is a plus.
• Routine maintenance and general equipment repair skills helpful.
• Strong communication skills and positive attitude required.
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and willing to assist wherever needed during busy seasons.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day cattle operations for a 6,000-head backgrounding yard and a 1,500-head finishing yard.
• Focus on livestock health, feeding, processing, and cattle performance monitoring.
• Supervise a small crew involved with cattle operations.
• Assist with crop production activities during off-peak seasons (planting, harvest, irrigation).

Skills

Cattle feeding experience

Animal health management

Backgrounding/feedlot management

Cattle processing and vaccination

Leadership/supervision

Cattle nutrition & performance

Crop production familiarity

Farm equipment operation

Equipment maintenance

Strong communication

Independent and team work

Seasonal flexibility

Job description

# Cattle Manager In-Training (MZ-11305)Back to search resultsApply to this positionFollow CompanyMore Jobs from Hansen...Send to Friend**PLEASE NOTE:** We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered. You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.S. positions.There is NO closing date on this position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.**QUALIFICATIONS:*** Strong cattle feeding and animal health experience required* Backgrounding and/or feedlot management experience preferred* Ability to identify, pull, and treat sick cattle* Experience processing cattle, administering vaccines, and maintaining health protocols* Leadership ability with experience supervising and directing employees* Good cattle handling skills and understanding of cattle nutrition and performance* Crop production experience or willingness to assist with farming operations required* Experience operating farm equipment is a plus* Routine maintenance and general equipment repair skills helpful* Strong communication skills and positive attitude required* Self-motivated individual who can work independently and as part of a team* Flexible and willing to assist wherever needed during busy seasons**JOB DESCRIPTION:**Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting a progressive and diversified Kansas operation in searching for a Cattle Manager In-Training to oversee the day-to-day cattle operations for a 6,000-head backgrounding yard along with a smaller 1,500-head finishing yard. Current Manager is retiring next year and would like to find person they can start grooming for their replacement.The primary focus of this position will be overseeing the livestock side of the operation, including cattle health, feeding, processing, receiving cattle, identifying and treating sick cattle, monitoring cattle performance, and helping supervise a small crew involved with the cattle operation. The employer is searching for someone who takes pride in cattle care, understands animal health, and can step in and take ownership of the daily cattle responsibilities.This position will be heavily focused on livestock operations during the primary feeding season, generally October through May. During the slower cattle months and throughout other parts of the year, this individual will also assist with the crop production side of the operation as needed. Farming responsibilities may include operating equipment, helping with planting and harvest, assisting with spraying operations, irrigation support, and general farm assistance.The employer is looking for a well-rounded individual who enjoys both livestock and crop production agriculture and understands that this role will involve helping wherever needed throughout the operation. This is not a \"cowboy\" position, but rather a practical cattle management role focused on cattle performance, animal health, feeding operations, and day-to-day livestock oversight.The operation offers a strong work environment with good equipment, solid facilities, and long-term opportunity for the right individual. Employer is searching for someone interested in becoming a key long-term part of the operation and is willing to tailor responsibilities around the strengths of the right candidate.Compensation package will be based on experience, stability, references, and overall qualifications. Excellent opportunity for someone wanting long-term stability, responsibility, and growth within a diversified farming and cattle feeding operation.**BENEFITS:**Family Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, Possible Housing options available & negotiable, OT is possible, Relocation Package negotiable**ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.***If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.*