Feedlot General Manager (EH-10924) – 1045636 Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT

Farmer Veteran Coalition; Nebraska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Utilities

PTO

Work Vehicle

Negotiable benefits

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a disciplined Feedlot Manager for a midsize Nebraska feedlot (up to 50,000 head). You will oversee all yard operations, cattle handling, receiving, processing and shipping, and lead a team to ensure efficient daily performance.

The ideal candidate has strong cattle experience and proven management ability, with knowledge of hedging futures and feedstock purchasing. This role offers housing and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years feedlot leadership and management experience.
• Strong cattle knowledge and animal health background.
• Experience with grain markets, basis, and feedstock purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all areas of the feed yard and day-to-day operations.
• Supervise cattle receiving, processing and shipping activities.
• Monitor cattle feeding, bunk readings, feed timing and ration preparation.
• Manage and mentor yard staff including riders and animal health personnel.

Skills

Cattle knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Hedging knowledge

Tools

Grain market awareness

Feedstock purchasing

Job description

# Feedlot General Manager (EH-10924) – 1045636* Northern Planes* Posted 2 hours agoWebsite**Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT**PLEASE NOTE: We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered. You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.S. positions.?There is NO closing date on this position.? This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.?QUALIFICATIONS:?- Must have strong cattle knowledge & handling skill with a strong animal health and current experience- 5+ years feedlot leadership & management experience as GM or even a cattle manager/assistant to a GM- Ability to demonstrate team leadership in which one excels at problem solving and taking initiative as needed- Knowledge of and experience in working with grain markets, local basis, and commodity of purchasing of feedstock for the yard- Experience & understanding in hedging and use of futures in the cattle market- Good communication skills at all levels with ability to manager day-to-day activities, work with customers, and lead others to do likewise??JOB DESCRIPTION:?Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting our employer seeking a disciplined Feedlot Manager for a midsize feedlot of up to 50,000 head in Nebraska. Searching for a person with strong cattle experience, as well as management experience to work and oversee all areas of the feed yard with day-to-day operations. Need a person who shows good stability and a good livestock / animal husbandry background, and experience in addition to solid references. Person will oversee all employees, including cattle/pen riders/animal health throughout the feed yard, oversee receiving, processing and shipping cattle, and will take care of cattle feeding, bunk reading, feed timing, and rations. Several good key people already in place. Need a person who can see the big picture, who can make decisions on his or her own communicate with long standing customers, as well as communicate information to the absentee owners and carry out directions as suggested/or given. Knowledge and experience in purchase of feedstock in a competitive market as well as having a good understanding of hedging and futures of the cattle market is preferred. Employer is family friendly in good community and area for raising a family. Wages are determined by experience, stability, and references.??BENEFITS:?Housing, Utilities, PTO, Work Vehicle, Additional Benefits Negotiable??ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.