FEED YARD MANAGER Sidney

·        Lead, communicate, and oversee daily operations.
·        Set the standards for daily operating procedures and expectations for all departments.
·        Manage and set standards for operational integrity.
·        Work with team leaders to establish goals for each job function. Lead by example.
·        Hold yourself, teams, and individuals accountable for the standards set forth by Dinklage.
·        Ensure humane treatment of all livestock in our care.
·        Work with consulting nutritionists and vets to ensure proper treatment protocols and ration formulas.
·        Strategic planning for both short term and long-term success and overall efficiencies.
·        Optimize performance and conditions to maximize customer profitability.
·        Manage and oversee all regulatory requirements.
·        Excellent communication with customers including following up on any new customer leads.
·        Communicate with customers with any updates on cattle, marketing, health issues, and overall cattle performance.
·        Oversee the on-boarding process to ensure that employees fully understand Dinklage procedures and expectations.  This includes managing the training process for all new employees.
·        Work with human resources on strategic planning for recruitment.
·        Maintain a consistent evaluation process for employees.
·        Manage and enforce our safety program.
·        Project inventory needs, and always be prepared to receive the proper quantities in case of weather.
·        Oversee and control the quality of incoming commodities.
·        Maximize feed yard and company profitability.
·        Manage operating costs, employee inputs, efficient use of equipment and personnel.
·        Prepare a yearly budget that is clearly communicated with President of Operations.
·        Knowledge of turnkey and processes, which includes understanding of the billing process as well as cost of goods.
·        Oversight of all outgoing and incoming bills.
·        Oversight of the farming operations including purchasing of seed and fertilizer, overseeing irrigation and equipment, utilization of proper farming methods, and scheduling and management of harvest.
·        Professionally promote and represent Dinklage Feed Yards.
·        Other duties may be assigned.

Education / Experience
·        Valid driver’s license is required.
·        At least five years of feed yard operations experience and/or education is preferred.
·        Knowledge of Turnkey Software and/or ability to learn.
·        Outstanding organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.
·        Excellent time management skills.

How to Apply