Dairy Feedstock Operations Lead

NPAworldwide; San Pierre (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Job description

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.