Feedyard Operations Supervisor

Friona Industries LP; Satanta (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Friona Industries LP is seeking an Assistant Cattle Manager to work closely with the Cattle Manager in our Kansas feedyard. You will oversee daily activities, supervise staff, and ensure cattle health and care are prioritized.

Under guidance of the Cattle Manager, you will delegate tasks, maintain proper documentation, and coordinate research-related activities among part-time employees. Strong leadership and cattle health knowledge are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; experience preferred.
• CDL Class A license required within 60 days.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work independently or in a team.
• Experience with cattle processing programs including animal health and habits.
• Experience managing labor, feeding, herd health, and BQA.
• General computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise daily cattle handling activities.
• Direct supervision of cattle handling crews and staff.
• Make discretionary decisions in the Cattle Manager’s absence.
• Identify cattle by quality, health or risk status.
• Apply knowledge of cattle nutrition and health to operations.
• Sort and order cattle per manager’s specifications.
• Record receipts and documentation for cattle.
• Schedule and coordinate feedyard staff and activities.
• Maintain health care supplies and medicine inventories.
• Maintain facilities and equipment used for cattle care.
• Oversee cattle sorting and classification.
• Maintain inventory of cattle in pens (home, hospital).
• Support safe movements of cattle across the feedyard.
• Approve shipments and clearance reports for pens to be shipped.
• Maintain an efficient feedyard schedule.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Cattle processing knowledge

Labor management

General computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

CDL Class A license

Job description

Friona Industries LP is seeking an Assistant Cattle Manager to work closely with the Cattle Manager in our Kansas feedyard. You will oversee daily activities, supervise staff, and ensure cattle health and care are prioritized.

Under guidance of the Cattle Manager, you will delegate tasks, maintain proper documentation, and coordinate research-related activities among part-time employees. Strong leadership and cattle health knowledge are essential for this role.