Operations Manager (KH-11337)

NPAworldwide; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for a large dairy operation in Michigan. This role involves overseeing daily dairy activities, leading multiple departments, and ensuring production goals are achieved.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of dairy management experience, excellent leadership skills, and a strong background in herd health. The position offers a competitive annual salary between $100,000 and $120,000, along with the opportunity to drive continuous improvement in dairy operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dairy management experience.
• Strong herd health and reproduction background, including AI breeding experience.
• Experience with inventory management and recordkeeping.
• Working knowledge of feed management and dairy nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across multiple departments.
• Ensure employees are supported and protocols are followed.
• Oversee herd health, reproduction, and inventory management.
• Utilize herd management software to track KPIs.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs and equipment care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Employee supervision

Team development

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Dairy Spanish

Education

Formal education or advanced dairy training

Tools

Herd management software

Inventory management systems

Job description

Job Description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a large dairy operation located in Michigan who is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Operations Manager to oversee daily dairy activities and support overall operational performance.

Responsibilities

This position will provide leadership across multiple departments, ensuring employees are supported, protocols are followed, and production goals are achieved. Responsibilities include labor management, departmental accountability, SOP compliance, oversight of herd health and reproduction, inventory management, and collaboration with the veterinarian, nutritionist, and other vendors.

The Operations Manager will utilize herd management software and production reports to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), track dairy performance, and support data‑driven decision‑making. Additional responsibilities include overseeing preventive maintenance programs, equipment care, facility cleanliness, project execution, and corrective action initiatives.

This is a highly visible role requiring a hands‑on leader who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement across all areas of the dairy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dairy management experience
• Strong leadership, employee supervision, and team development skills
• Formal education, advanced dairy training programs, or significant professional development within the dairy industry preferred
• Strong herd health and reproduction background, including AI breeding experience
• Experience with inventory management, recordkeeping, and herd management software
• Working knowledge of feed management and dairy nutrition
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Dairy Spanish required; conversational fluency preferred

Salary & Benefits

Operations Manager - Michigan

Annual Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 USD