Manager in Training (Assistant Manager)- Dalhart, TX

Friona Industries LP; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Friona Industries LP in Texas seeks a Manager in Training to assist with daily feedyard operations and collaborate with the Feedyard Manager to meet performance standards. On-the-job training focuses on leadership and technical skills, preparing you to supervise teams across multiple departments and contribute to cattle welfare and yard efficiency.

You will work with Feedyard Management to support operations, promote safety, and implement improvements while advancing through Leadership Academy

Qualifications

• Leadership and mentoring capability.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for multi‑department coordination.
• Mechanical ability and willingness to learn hands-on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of the department assigned.
• Support routine care and feeding of beef cattle in the feedlot.
• Participate in Leadership Academy and development opportunities at the location.
• Collaborate with Feedyard Management to support operations and identify improvements.
• Ensure proper husbandry techniques and feeding programs for optimal growth.

Skills

Leadership ability

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical ability

Experience in animal settings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Driver’s license

Reading safety manuals

Job description

The Manager in Training supports with daily operations of all feedyard functions. They work in conjunction with the Feedyard Manager to meet and exceed the operational standards set by company leadership. Your on-the-job training will focus on enhancing your management and technical skills.

This role will work closely with all feedyard departments both as an individual and as a member of a team to create the highest quality care and maintenance to ensure the welfare and functionality of the feedyard.

Roles and Tasks

• Assist with the management of the department assigned.
• Support the routine care and feeding of beef cattle kept in the feedlot
• Be a part of the Leadership Academy and development opportunities at the location
• Work with Feedyard Management to support operations and identify improvements
• Ensure that proper husbandry techniques and feeding programs are in place to promote optimal growth for each animal in the herd
• Support feedlot, appropriate safety standards, and relations with employees, suppliers, and customers
• Assist with preparing short- and long-term operational plans supportive of the feedlot in conjunction with the Assistant and Feedyard Manager
• Assist with reporting weekly and monthly feedlot performance.
• Assist with repair and maintenance of equipment and structures such as stock water, yards, buildings, etc.
• Help establish and maintain proper pen stocking to maximize Feedyard efficiency.
• Assist with nutritional and veterinary guidelines to ensure compliance with animal health and welfare requirements
• Assist with repair and maintain equipment and structures such as stock water, yards, buildings, etc.
• Establish and maintain proper pen stocking to maximize Feedyard efficiency.
• Help ensure the security of all assets of the department assigned and identify improvement areas.
• Establish and manage customer relationships, community, and personnel relations
• Adhere to HR policies and best practices
• Any other job tasks as assigned.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Education Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture related field or equivalent experience

Specific Knowledge / Experience :

• Must have mechanical ability and desire to learn
• Experience in animal settings
• Demonstrated leadership ability, with the ability to engage and motivate others
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Good reasoning, conflict-management, and analytical and problem-solving skills

IT / Technical Knowledge / Tools Utilized :

• Experience with Microsoft suite of applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.