Dairy Feedstock Manager (WA-11497)

NPAworldwide; San Pierre (IN); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT seeks a Dairy Feedstock Manager to oversee manure handling from the sand lane outlet to the reception pit. This hands-on role focuses on feedstock quality, energy value, equipment reliability, and safety across dairy sites.

You will collaborate with dairy managers and logistics to optimize processes, performance, and daily operations while driving continuous improvement and strong safety practices.

Qualifications

• 35+ 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.

Responsabilités

• Oversee manure transfer, storage, loading, pumps, agitators, valves and transfer lines between dairy facilities and the reception pit.
• Coordinate with plant and digester operations to maintain feedstock specifications and improve system performance.
• Establish and maintain sampling procedures and monitor total/volatile solids; track KPIs like MMBtu per load and downtime.
• Improve scheduling, loading times, transportation efficiency, and delivery reliability with logistics teams.
• Maintain clean, organized facilities; conduct root-cause analysis; develop operating procedures and emergency plans.
• Ensure safety standards including confined space, gas monitoring, lockout/tagout, PPE, and biosecurity.

Connaissances

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Description du poste

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.

Qualifications

Required

• 35+ 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.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Dairy Feedstock Manager

$100,000

Indiana

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 0

Salary Max : $ 100000

Currency Type : USD