Herd Manager (KH-11383)

NPAworldwide; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT in Michigan is representing a progressive dairy operation seeking an experienced Herd Manager or a dairy professional ready to grow into the role. The position concentrates on reproduction, herd health, employee accountability, and consistent implementation of SOPs and protocols, with close collaboration with the owner who remains actively involved in daily operations.

The Herd Manager will lead or assist the reproductive program (heat detection, synchronization, AI,

Qualifications

• Strong dairy production background with experience in reproduction and herd health.
• Experience on large dairies of 1,000+ cows preferred.
• Knowledge of artificial insemination, heat detection, synchronization programs, and breeding records.
• Ultrasound experience or willingness to learn.
• Employee supervision and leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to follow and enforce established SOPs.
• Experience helping improve protocols and procedures.
• Familiarity with dairy software like PCDart, TMR Tracker, Tracker Pro.

Responsibilities

• Oversee or assist with the dairy's reproductive program (heat detection, synchronization, artificial insemination, records, ultrasound).
• Oversee fresh cow management and support maternity and hospital departments through department leads.
• Monitor herd health; ensure protocols on treatment and vaccination are followed; collaborate with vet, nutritionist, owner, and management to improve performance.
• Supervise employees; reinforce SOPs; provide training; ensure daily responsibilities are completed; develop and improve protocols; maintain records.
• Manage pharmaceutical inventory and assist with minor equipment upkeep.

Skills

Dairy production

Reproduction

Herd health

Leadership

SOP compliance

Record keeping

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Tools

PCDart

TMR Tracker

Tracker Pro

Job description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a progressive dairy operation located in Michigan who is searching for an experienced Herd Manager or a motivated dairy professional who is ready to grow into the position. This newly created role will focus on reproduction, herd health, employee accountability, and consistent implementation of protocols.

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a progressive dairy operation located in Michigan who is searching for an experienced Herd Manager or a motivated dairy professional who is ready to grow into the position. This newly created role will focus on reproduction, herd health, employee accountability, and consistent implementation of protocols.

The Herd Manager will work closely with the owner, who remains actively involved in daily operations. The employer is open to candidates with varying levels of experience and is willing to train the right individual who has a solid dairy background, leadership potential, and a desire to take on greater responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

The Herd Manager will oversee or assist with the dairys reproductive program, including heat detection, synchronization protocols, artificial insemination, breeding records, and future use of ultrasound technology.

This position will also oversee fresh cow management and support maternity and hospital departments through department leads. Responsibilities include monitoring herd health, ensuring treatment and vaccination protocols are followed, and working with the veterinarian, nutritionist, owner, and management team to improve herd performance.

The Herd Manager will supervise employees, reinforce SOPs, provide training, and ensure daily responsibilities are completed. This individual will also assist with developing and improving protocols, maintaining accurate records, managing pharmaceutical inventory, and helping with minor equipment upkeep as needed.

The dairy raises its own replacement heifers, so experience with heifer development is beneficial. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced Herd Manager or a capable dairy professional who is ready to advance into a larger leadership role.

Qualifications

• Strong dairy production background with experience in reproduction and herd health
• Experience on large dairies of 1,000 or more cows preferred
• Knowledge of artificial insemination, heat detection, synchronization programs, and breeding records
• Ultrasound experience or willingness to learn
• Employee supervision and leadership experience preferred
• Ability to follow and enforce established SOPs
• Experience helping improve protocols and procedures
• Familiarity with PCDart, TMR Tracker, Tracker Pro, or similar dairy software
• Dairy Spanish required
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to be hands-on and grow into additional management responsibilities

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Herd Manager- Michigan

$65,000.00 - $85,000.00