Feed Delivery Manager North 1 -Sublette,KS

Friona Industries LP; Sublette (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Friona Industries LP in Kansas seeks a Feed Delivery Manager to oversee feed consumption for cattle, balancing intake with gain and efficiency while minimizing waste. The role also supervises the feed truck crew and daily operations.

You will determine daily feed calls, manage the crew, sample commodities for analysis, and perform supervisory duties including hiring and training. A year of relevant experience is preferred; cattle experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience
• Experience working with cattle is preferred

Responsibilities

• Determine daily feed calls based on cattle intake patterns, cattle type, weight, health, and weather.
• Daily management of feed truck crew to insure correct, accurate, and timely delivery of all rations. Visual inspection and appraisal of the feed ration.
• Samples commodities and rations for chemical analysis monthly and dry matter determinations weekly on Feed Mill commodities, silage and alfalfa.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work.
• Responsible for daily operating expenditures in the feed delivery department.
• Keeps feed alley clean.
• Fills in as needed when necessary.

Job description

The Feed Delivery Manager oversees feed consumption of all cattle to balance between over and underfeeding while maximizing gain and efficiency with minimal waste. This role also supervises the feed truck drivers.

Roles and Tasks

• Determine daily feed calls based on cattle intake patterns, cattle type, weight, health, and weather. Foreman will visually appraise cattle behavior and bunk condition to accurately determine appropriate feed requirements.
• Daily management of feed truck crew to insure correct, accurate, and timely delivery of all rations. Visual inspection and appraisal of the feed ration.
• Samples commodities and rations for chemical analysis monthly and dry matter determinations weekly on Feed Mill commodities, silage and alfalfa.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work.
• Responsible for daily operating expenditures in the feed delivery department.
• Checks grind, moisture and pack of green chop for silage.
• Ensures that feed crew assists when possible in covering pits with plastic.
• Fills in as needed when necessary.
• Ensures that feed callers follow established routines.
• Keeps feed alley clean.
• Ensures that rocks, concrete and metal are picked up out of bunks and that bunks are kept clean of manure, mold, etc.

Education Requirements:

• 1 year of relevant experience

Specific Knowledge:

• Experience working with cattle is preferred