Lead Cattle Operations Manager

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding; Idaho; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding in Idaho is seeking a supervisory professional to coordinate activities of workers involved in the care and movement of livestock in the feedlot. You will oversee Receivers, Doctors, Pen riders, and Processors, directing daily tasks and ensuring efficiency and safety.

This role requires an undergraduate degree or equivalent, knowledge of animal husbandry, and the ability to read safety and procedure documents.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree; or equivalent related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Animal husbandry skills; knowledge of cattle breeds and characteristics
• Knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Database software.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in care and movement of livestock in Feedlot by performing the following duties.
• Manages subordinate supervisors and hourly employees including Receivers, Doctors, Pen riders, and Processors.
• Assigns workers to receive, weigh, inspect, medically treat, and transfer livestock.
• Examines livestock to determine the effectiveness of disease control and collaborates with consulting veterinarian to take corrective action and rectify deficiencies.
• Observes livestock handling and issues instructions to minimize stress on livestock during transfer; ensures that no animal leaves the facility without meeting applicable withdrawals by maintaining thorough and accurate records
• Manages department supplies inventory by researching costs, designing inventory systems, determining inventory levels, anticipating needed supplies, and approving orders.
• Develops department budget; manages expenses by studying historical data, anticipating needs, and researching costs.
• Sets a positive example for employees by modeling safe work practices and following safety rules and policies.
• Monitors department activities to assure adherence to applicable USDA, FDA, State, and Federal laws, Company policies, and Company standards through open communications with the team.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Reading and interpreting documents

Mathematics concepts (probability, inf

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Tools

Word Processing

Spreadsheet

Database software

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding in Idaho is seeking a supervisory professional to coordinate activities of workers involved in the care and movement of livestock in the feedlot. You will oversee Receivers, Doctors, Pen riders, and Processors, directing daily tasks and ensuring efficiency and safety.

This role requires an undergraduate degree or equivalent, knowledge of animal husbandry, and the ability to read safety and procedure documents.