Feedyard Assistant Manager (MZ-11511)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance / negotiableHousing

Work vehicle and fuel

Performance-based bonuses

Beef program

Paid vacation / PTO

Leadership growth opportunities

Long-term participation opportunities

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a Feedyard Assistant Manager for a progressive, family-owned cattle feeding operation in South Dakota to oversee day-to-day operations at the primary yard. This is not a general labor role—it's a hands-on leadership position with real responsibility, autonomy, and long-term growth potential.

Competitive compensation starting in the $60,000–$65,000 range, with housing options, a work vehicle, bonuses, paid vacation, leadership growth opportunities, and potential

Qualifications

• Must have 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the primary feedyard.
• Monitor and execute feeding programs and cattle health.
• Maintain efficiency and workflow across the yard.
• Assist with operations across additional yards as needed.
• Step in as the on-site go-to leader.

Skills

Feedyard experience

Leadership ability

Accountability

Team-first mindset

Willingness to learn

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Feedyard Assistant Manager (MZ-11511) #### Location:SD, Midwest United States,USA #### Company:Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT #### Industry Sector:Production/Farming #### Industry Type:Animal Production - Beef #### Career Type:Farm & Ranch Operations/Herdsperson/On Farm #### Job Type:Full Time #### Minimum Years Experience Required:2 #### Salary:$85,000+/- 85000.0000 YEAR ### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Farm & Ranch Operations/Herdsperson/On Farm **Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from AgCareers.com and to the Terms of Service.# Feedyard Assistant Manager (MZ-11511)Back to search resultsApply to this positionFollow CompanyMore Jobs from Hansen...Send to Friend**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.**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.**Job Title:** **Feedlot Assistant Manager**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 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.***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.***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.* #### Phone:[phone] #### Fax:[phone] To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONApply to this positionSave this jobJob Post Date: 10/27/26