Senior Feedyard Cattle Operations Lead

Nebraska Ag Connection; Nebraska; On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employer pays ~80%)

Dental and vision insurance

SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with 3% up‑

Paid sick leave 52 hours annually

Vacation: 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a Feedyard Cattle Manager in Nebraska to lead daily feedlot operations, ensure animal health and welfare, and optimize efficiency. This hands-on role requires coordinating with veterinary teams and department leads while overseeing a team of crews and drivers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in feedlot or livestock management, strong leadership, and experience managing diverse crews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Ag Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 5+ years of feedlot or livestock management experience required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• BQA Certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily feedlot operations: receiving, feeding, health protocols, and shipping.
• Manage cattle receiving and shipping logistics with proper documentation.
• Coordinate feed deliveries with the feed department to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain records for animal health treatments, inventory, and shipping.
• Supervise pen riders, processing crews, and hospital staff.
• Provide training, direction, and performance feedback; manage timecards and scheduling.

Skills

Animal health

Cattle handling

Feedlot operations

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Ag Business, or related field

Job description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a Feedyard Cattle Manager in Nebraska to lead daily feedlot operations, ensure animal health and welfare, and optimize efficiency. This hands-on role requires coordinating with veterinary teams and department leads while overseeing a team of crews and drivers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in feedlot or livestock management, strong leadership, and experience managing diverse crews.