Senior Cattle Yard Operations Manager

Beef Northwest Feeders, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Beef Northwest Feeders, LLC is seeking a experienced yard supervisor to oversee all cattle departments, coordinate with pen riders, vet crew, and processing staff. You will manage cattle movements, health programs, and document control while leading a skilled team.

You will participate in budget discussions, supervise performance reviews, and work with department managers on inventory, medicine usage, and customer communications.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a large feedlot managing people.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent animal health and handling skills.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Able to lead and direct people to achieve operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily supervision of all cattle departments and delegate tasks to Pen Riders, Processing, and Vet Crew.
• Oversee cattle movement from starting point through feeding cycle to shipment.
• Support shipping/receiving; evaluate cattle condition and communicate updates to staff.
• Prepare processing work orders and schedule processing with the processing crew.
• Supervise veterinary treatments and maintain treatment records in the vet system.
• Transmit cattle activity paperwork to the Cattle Analyst and ensure accuracy of records.
• Ensure housekeeping is completed and coordinate with Yard Maintenance for repairs.
• Coordinate feed schedules and cattle movements with the Feed Manager.
• Prepare weekly inventory and end-of-month reconciliation of medicines and supplies.
• May handle customer relations involving cattle performance discussions and ranch visits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Animal health & handling

Self-motivated

Job description

Beef Northwest Feeders, LLC is seeking a experienced yard supervisor to oversee all cattle departments, coordinate with pen riders, vet crew, and processing staff. You will manage cattle movements, health programs, and document control while leading a skilled team.

You will participate in budget discussions, supervise performance reviews, and work with department managers on inventory, medicine usage, and customer communications.