Hands-On Cattle Feedyard Manager

Nebraska Ag Connection

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (80% employee premium

Dental & vision option

Sick leave 52 hrs/yr

Vacation 2 weeks after 3 years

SIMPLE IRA 3% match

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a Feedyard Cattle Manager for a Nebraska operation. The role oversees daily feedlot operations, health management, and shipping, with hands-on leadership and cross-functional coordination with veterinary teams and management.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Animal Science or Ag Business and 5+ years of feedlot experience; bilingual in English/Spanish preferred. Strong recordkeeping, communication, and leadership skills are essential for this busy

Qualifications

5+ years of feedlot or livestock management experience.
Experience leading a crew of 10-15 employees.
BQA certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily feedlot operations, including cattle receiving, feeding, health protocols, and shipping.
Manage logistics of cattle receiving and shipping with proper documentation.
Coordinate with feed department to ensure timely feed delivery.
Maintain records of animal health treatments, inventory, and shipping.
Lead and train 10-15 crew members; supervise pen riders, processing crews, and hospital techs.