Feedyard Maintenance Manager (EH-10961)

Kansas Ag Connection; Kansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Benefits

PTO

Relocation

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a Feedyard Maintenance Manager for a Kansas Cattle Feeder. The Maintenance Manger reports to the Feedyard Manager and is responsible for participating in all general yard maintenance, repair, and daily operations.

The Yard Superintendent will also oversee and communicate all yard activities and troubleshoot daily yard requirements with the yard crew as necessary to ensure efficient yard operations.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to operate and maintain heavy machinery.
• Experience supervising maintenance tasks and pen upkeep.
• Understanding of watering systems and feedyard operations.
• Fundamental construction/maintenance skills and safety awareness.
• Ability to manage expenses and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise yard crew and allocate tasks for daily operations.
• Oversee repair/maintenance of pens and cattle care facilities.
• Maintain roadways and alleys; enforce safety policies.
• Establish water trough cleaning schedules and preventive records.
• Collaborate with Feedyard Manager on feedyard operations.
• supervise shop maintenance activities and track expenses.

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

Heavy machinery operation

Pen maintenance supervision

Watering system knowledge

Basic construction & maintenance

Expense management & recordkeeping

Feedyard operations knowledge

Job description

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.

QUALIFICATION

• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Operate and maintain heavy machinery
• Perform and supervise pen maintenance
• Knowledge of functionality and operations of watering systems
• Basic construction and maintenance
• Expense management and recordkeeping
• Working knowledge of feedyard operation

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a Feedyard Maintenance Manager for this Kansas Cattle Feeder. The Maintenance Manger reports to the Feedyard Manager and is responsible for participating in all general yard maintenance, repair, and daily operations. The Yard Superintendent will also oversee and communicate all yard activities and troubleshoot daily yard requirements with the yard crew as necessary to ensure efficient yard operations. This position will be responsible for the operation of various heavy equipment and will ensure the general functionalities of the feedyard in conjunction with the Feedyard Manager.

A Yard Superintendent will work closely with all feedyard departments both as an individual and as a member of a team to create the highest quality care and maintenance to ensure the welfare and functionality of the feedyard.

• Supervise and allocate tasks and responsibilities to the yard crew.
• Oversee the repair and maintenance of all pens and cattle care facilities on a priority basis.
• Ensure that all roadways and alleys are maintained in order of priority.
• Implement and enforce all safety policies and regulations.
• Establish and maintain water trough cleaning schedule as per company policy.
• Create and maintain all preventative maintenance records for all yard equipment.
• Communicate and collaboratively work with the feedyard manager regarding all feedyard operations.
• Supervise all maintenance activities in the shop.
• Track and maintain yard expense and environmental records.

BENEFITS

• Insurance Benefits, PTO, Relocation

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.