Senior Dairy Herd Operations Leader

Wrights-Dairy-Farm; North Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery in Rhode Island seeks a Dairy Farm and Herd Operations Manager to lead herd health, milk production, and daily farm operations, focusing on animal welfare and business outcomes. You will partner with the Director Crops to plan forage, drive milk quality, efficiency, and customer experience, and build a culture of accountability, safety, and care for animals and people.

This is a hands-on, full-time role supervising farm staff, equipment, and data-driven decisions in

Qualifications

• Minimum two individuals of leadership experience in dairy herd management or farm leadership.
• Associates degree required; bachelor’s preferred in animal science, dairy management, or related field.
• Experience with herd health, reproduction, nutrition, and milk production systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead herd health management, including disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment decisions.
• Oversee daily farm operations, including milking systems, barns, and facilities.
• Coach farm staff and manage scheduling for a 365-day operation.
• Drive milk production quality and efficiency, with emphasis on safety and data-driven decisions.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Animal welfare

Data management

Team development

Safety leadership

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science / Dairy Management or related field

Tools

Herd management systems

Job description

Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery in Rhode Island seeks a Dairy Farm and Herd Operations Manager to lead herd health, milk production, and daily farm operations, focusing on animal welfare and business outcomes. You will partner with the Director Crops to plan forage, drive milk quality, efficiency, and customer experience, and build a culture of accountability, safety, and care for animals and people.

This is a hands-on, full-time role supervising farm staff, equipment, and data-driven decisions in