Dairy Farm Herd Manager

Farm Job Search; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Farm Job Search in Michigan seeks a Dairy Farm Herd Manager for a 1,500-cow operation in East Central Michigan. You will oversee daily farm operations, supervise 14 staff including herd workers, feeders, and milkers, and ensure smooth milking, feeding, and housing. The role requires hands-on leadership and strong dairy-management skills.

Housing is available and a flexible benefits package accompanies the position.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience managing daily operations on a large dairy farm.
• Experience supervising 14+ employees including herd staff.
• Knowledge of all aspects of running a large dairy with minimal daily oversight.

Skills

Operations management

Supervision

Job description

Dairy Farm Herd Manager (5929)

Location: MichiganJobNumber: 5929Dairy Farm Herd Manager job available on 1500 cow modern dairy farm, with newer facilities and double 28 parlor, in East Central Michigan. MUST have prior experience managing daily operations on large dairy farm which includes supervision of other employees (farm employs 14 others - herdsman, feeders, and milkers). Must be knowledgeable of all aspects of running a large dairy as will do so with minimal daily oversight from owner. Housing available with flexible benefit package.