Dairy Feedstock Operations Lead

Indiana Ag Connection; Indiana; On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Dairy operations

Manure management

Data analysis

Root-cause analysis

Communication

Safety

Valid driver's license

Tools

Pumps

Agitators

Transfer systems

Equipment operation

Job description

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.