Lead Feedlot Operations Manager

South Dakota Ag Connection; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Vehicle & fuel

Bonuses

Beef program

Paid time off

Leadership growth

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Hansen Ag Placement seeks a Feedlot Assistant Manager for a progressive family-owned cattle feeding operation in South Dakota to oversee day-to-day operations at the primary yard.

This is not a general labor role—this is a hands-on leadership position with real responsibility, autonomy, and long-term growth potential. A competitive package starts in the $60,000–$65,000 range, with housing flexibility and long-term leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong feedyard experience.
• Proven leadership ability.
• High level of accountability and ownership.
• Team-first mindset and easy to work with.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the primary feedyard.
• Monitor and execute feeding programs (limit-fed system).
• Maintain cattle health and performance.
• Maintain efficiency and workflow across the yard.
• Assist with operations across additional yards as needed.
• Step in as the go-to leader on-site.

Skills

Feedyard experience

Leadership

Ownership

Team player

Job description

Hansen Ag Placement seeks a Feedlot Assistant Manager for a progressive family-owned cattle feeding operation in South Dakota to oversee day-to-day operations at the primary yard.

This is not a general labor role—this is a hands-on leadership position with real responsibility, autonomy, and long-term growth potential. A competitive package starts in the $60,000–$65,000 range, with housing flexibility and long-term leadership opportunities.