Dairy Feedstock Manager (WA-11497)

Indiana Ag Connection; Indiana; Sur place; USD 75 000 - 97 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a Dairy Feedstock Manager to oversee manure handling from the dairy sand lane outlet to the reception pit. The role focuses on improving feedstock quality, energy value, and safety while coordinating with dairy managers and plant operations.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in dairy operations, hands-on experience with pumps and transfer systems, and strong data-analysis and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in dairy operations, manure management or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with pumps, agitators and transfer systems.
• Strong problem-solving, data-analysis and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between sites.

Responsabilités

• Oversee manure transfer, storage, loading, and transfer lines between facilities and reception pit.
• Improve feedstock quality, energy value, and equipment reliability through maintenance.
• Coordinate bedding, sand recovery, wash-water usage, and sampling procedures.
• Monitor solids content and keep KPI metrics like load counts and downtime.

Connaissances

Dairy operations

Manure management

Data analysis

Root-cause analysis

Communication

Safety

Valid driver's license

Outils

Pumps

Agitators

Transfer systems

Equipment operation

Description du poste

# Dairy Feedstock Manager (WA-11497)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:**Required:- 3-5+ years of experience in dairy operations, manure management, agriculture, bulk materials, or slurry handling. - Hands-on experience with pumps, agitators, transfer systems, and equipment operating in abrasive/corrosive environments. - Demonstrated ability to identify and solve recurring operational problems. - Strong communication skills and the ability to influence people who do not directly report to you. - Strong record-keeping and data-analysis skills. - Valid driver's license and ability to travel between dairy sites and the processing plant.Preferred:- Anaerobic digestion or biogas experience. - Sand bedding and sand-separation experience. - Experience with H2S/corrosive environments and equipment protection. - Knowledge of total solids and volatile solids testing. - Experience working in both dairy/farm and industrial environments.**Description:**Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a dairy service company specializing in manure recovery and treatment for dairy operations. We are seeking an experienced Dairy Feedstock Manager to oversee manure handling and transfer operations from the dairy sand lane outlet through the reception pit. This is a hands-on management position focused on improving feedstock quality, energy value, equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and safety.Responsibilities include overseeing manure transfer, storage, loading, pumps, agitators, valves, and transfer lines between dairy facilities and the reception pit. This individual will work closely with dairy managers to improve bedding practices, sand recovery, wash-water usage, and manure collection processes to ensure consistent feedstock volume, solids content, and energy value. Will coordinate with plant and digester operations to maintain feedstock specifications and identify opportunities to improve overall system performance. Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting recurring equipment issues, implementing long-term solutions, improving preventative maintenance practices, and ensuring equipment reliability and operator efficiency.The Dairy Feedstock Manager will establish and maintain sampling procedures, monitor total and volatile solids, and track key performance indicators including MMBtu per load, load counts, feedstock quality, and equipment downtime. Will work closely with logistics to improve scheduling, loading times, transportation efficiency, and delivery reliability. This position will serve as the primary point of contact between dairy operations, logistics, laboratory personnel, maintenance, and plant operations. Additional duties include maintaining clean and organized facilities, conducting root-cause analysis, developing operating procedures and emergency response plans, and ensuring adequate weekend and holiday coverage. Must promote and enforce safety standards, including confined space procedures, gas monitoring, lockout/tagout, PPE, traffic control, and biosecurity protocols. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and efficient daily operations.**ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.**