Feedyard Assistant Manager (MZ-11274)

South Dakota Ag Connection; South Dakota; Remote; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing arrangement

Work vehicle and fuel

Performance-based bonuses

Beef program

Paid vacation / PTO

Leadership growth opportunities

Job summary

Hansen Ag Placement is seeking a Feedlot Assistant Manager for a progressive, family-owned cattle feeding operation in South Dakota to oversee day-to-day activities at the primary yard.

This hands-on leadership role offers real responsibility, autonomy, and long-term growth, with a compensation package starting in the $60,000–$65,000 range plus housing options, a work vehicle, bonuses, beef program, and career progression within a 60-mile network.

Qualifications

• Must have feedyard experience.
• Strong leadership and ownership of responsibilities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to their system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the primary feedyard.
• Monitor and execute feeding programs (limit-fed system).
• Maintain cattle health and performance.
• Ensure efficient workflow across the yard.
• Assist with operations at additional yards as needed.
• Serve as the go-to leader on-site.

Skills

Feedyard experience

Leadership ability

Accountability

Team-first mindset

Willingness to learn

Job description

**Job Title:** **Feedlot Assistant Manager**Hansen Ag Placement is seeking a **Feedlot Assistant Manager for** progressive family-owned cattle feeding operation in South Dakota to oversee day-to-day operations at their primary yard.This is **not a general labor role**—this is a **hands-on leadership position** with real responsibility, autonomy, and long-term growth potential.Competitive compensation package starting in the $60,000-$65,000 range, with flexibility for the right candidate depending on experience, housing needs, leadership ability, and long-term fit.Additional benefits may include:- Housing assistance / negotiable housing arrangement - Work vehicle and fuel - Performance-based bonuses - Beef program - Paid vacation / PTO - Leadership growth opportunities - Potential long-term participation opportunities within the operation for committed individualsThis is not simply a \"clock-in/clock-out\" role. They are looking for someone interested in becoming a long-term part of a progressive and growing feedyard operation.The operation currently manages:**- 7,000-8,000 head of cattle** **- 3 company-owned yards + additional custom feeding** - All within a **60-mile radius**The primary yard features:**- All concrete pens (minimal mud)** **- Modern, computerized feeding systems** **- Well-maintained, newer equipment****Key Responsibilities**- Oversee **daily operations** of the primary feedyard - Monitor and execute: **- Feeding programs (limit-fed system)** **- Cattle health and performance** - Maintain efficiency and workflow across the yard - Assist with operations across additional yards as needed - Step in as the **go-to leader on-site****Ideal Candidate****Must Have:**- Strong **feedyard experience** - Proven **leadership ability** - High level of **accountability and ownership** **- Team-first mindset** and easy to work with - Willingness to **learn and adapt** to their system**Preferred:**- Mechanically inclined - Comfortable with equipment maintenance**ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.**