Dairy Manager

Job Description:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a progressive dairy operation in Texas who is seeking a hands-on Dairy Manager to help lead and develop a rapidly growing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced dairy professional who wants to take on greater responsibility and play an important role in building the dairy as it expands.

The Dairy Manager will oversee day-to-day herd management with a strong emphasis on reproduction, herd health, milk quality, calves and youngstock, and employee management. Responsibilities include overseeing breeding and reproductive performance, vaccinations and treatment protocols, maintaining accurate DairyComp records, and working closely with the veterinarian and other consultants.

This individual will play an important role in developing the heifer and calf programs, including breeding and calving schedules, colostrum and newborn care, feeding, sanitation, and calf health. The Manager will also supervise, train, and develop employees while helping build a strong team as cow numbers and staffing increase.

Additional responsibilities include monitoring milk quality, somatic cell count, production, and other key herd performance indicators. This is a hands-on position requiring someone comfortable working directly with cattle and employees while also managing records and making sound day-to-day decisions.

The ideal candidate will be an energetic, adaptable leader who enjoys building and improving an operation. This is an opportunity to grow with the dairy and have a meaningful role in developing its people, programs, and systems as the operation expands.