Dairy Operations Leader: Herd Health & Production

NPAworldwide; Delavan (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT represents a large, progressive dairy operation in Wisconsin seeking an experienced Dairy Manager to oversee daily herd operations and lead a strong team across multiple departments.

This leadership role requires coordinating with herd crew, milking staff, feeders, veterinarians, nutritionists, and consultants to ensure high standards in herd health, milk production, and overall performance. Strong communication is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 15 years of herd management experience on a progressive dairy operation.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills with the ability to develop and support a team.
• Solid understanding of herd health and animal care practices.
• Proficient with computer systems and dairy management software.
• Strong record keeping and data management skills.
• Experience with inventory management and supply ordering.

Responsibilities

• Employee Management: Provide leadership and direction to employees by organizing daily workflows, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring responsibilities are clearly communicated and completed.
• Parlor Management: Implement and improve SOPs, monitor milk quality and production metrics, including daily milk weights, SCC, and antibiotic withdrawal compliance.
• Herd Health Management: Monitor herd health, use DairyComp/DelPro to track data, walk pens, and collaborate with veterinarians.
• Youngstock Management: Oversee health, development, and growth of youngstock, manage vaccination and weaning schedules.
• Feed Management: Meet with nutritionist to evaluate feeding strategies and update rations using TMR Tracker.

Education

College degree in Animal Science, Dairy Science, or related field preferred, but not required

Tools

DairyComp/DelPro

TMR Tracker

Job description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT represents a large, progressive dairy operation in Wisconsin seeking an experienced Dairy Manager to oversee daily herd operations and lead a strong team across multiple departments.

This leadership role requires coordinating with herd crew, milking staff, feeders, veterinarians, nutritionists, and consultants to ensure high standards in herd health, milk production, and overall performance. Strong communication is essential for success.