Dairy Operations Manager — Parlor, Breeding & Equipment

NPAworldwide; Monticello (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a progressive Georgia dairy operation in search of an experienced Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day functions with a strong emphasis on employees, reproduction, herd records, parlor operations, and mechanical maintenance.

The Operations Manager will supervise staff, manage breeding activities, and ensure milking, sanitation, cow handling, and animal care procedures are consistently followed.

Qualifications

• Previous dairy management, assistant management, or supervisory experience required.
• Strong knowledge of dairy operations, reproduction, milking procedures, milk quality, and parlor operations.
• Proficient with DairyComp and maintaining accurate herd and breeding records.
• Strong mechanical background with the ability to troubleshoot and repair parlor equipment.
• Experience supervising, training, scheduling, and holding employees accountable.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Strong understanding of cow handling, sanitation, and animal welfare.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing daily operations with limited supervision.
• Hands-on management style with the willingness to work alongside employees when needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day dairy operations with emphasis on employee management, reproduction, and herd records.
• Supervise and train staff, manage milking procedures, sanitation, and animal care.
• Keep DairyComp records current and ensure breeding and daily cow activities are accurately recorded.
• Diagnose parlor problems, troubleshoot breakdowns, and perform routine maintenance.
• Oversee purchasing, contracts, vendors, and nutrition while focusing on operations.
• Communicate well, solve problems, and work independently.

Skills

Dairy management experience

Supervisory experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Dairy records maintenance

Tools

DairyComp

Job description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a progressive Georgia dairy operation in search of an experienced Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day functions with a strong emphasis on employees, reproduction, herd records, parlor operations, and mechanical maintenance.

The Operations Manager will supervise staff, manage breeding activities, and ensure milking, sanitation, cow handling, and animal care procedures are consistently followed.