Heard Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Herd Manager

Location: Rhode Island
Schedule: Full-Time, Year-Round
Salary: $70,000–$80,000

The client is seeking an experienced Herd Manager to oversee the health, productivity, and welfare of a 130+ head Holstein herd. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone with strong dairy experience who enjoys working directly with animals while leading and developing a farm team.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily herd health, animal welfare, reproduction, and milk production
• Monitor herd performance, health records, reproduction, culling, and replacements
• Coordinate with veterinarians and nutritionists to optimize herd health and production
• Oversee calf care and development
• Lead, train, coach, and hold farm staff accountable
• Ensure proper safety, biosecurity, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance
• Identify opportunities to improve farm efficiency and animal care
• Assist with feed management, seasonal farm work, and equipment maintenance as needed

What We're Looking For

• 3–5+ years of hands-on dairy herd management or farm leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of herd health, reproduction, nutrition, and milk production
• Leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop a team
• Experience with herd management/recordkeeping systems
• Ability to operate farm equipment including tractors and skid steers
• Associate's degree in Animal Science, Dairy Management, or related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience considered
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a key leadership position with the opportunity to directly impact herd health, milk quality, operational efficiency, and team performance while working alongside experienced farm leadership.

Salary: $70,000–$80,000

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