Assistant Calf Ranch Manager

Summary

As a member of the Calf Ranch Management team, the Assistant Calf Manager is involved in the overall operations and development of calf programs, facilities, and equipment. 

Key Responsibilities

• Involved in developing protocols and activities regarding the care and feeding and bedding of calves.
• Work with feeders to ensure effective feeding procedures for proper daily gain and to meet growth stature goals.
• Help maintain cleanliness and biosecurity in calf facilities.
• Involved in and managing personnel activities within feeding, movement, and doctoring.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and electrolytes. 
• Support continuous improvement in calf care protocols.
• Support inventory management for feed, medication and supplies.
• Coordinate animal movement and housing transitions.  
• Compile, analyze, track specifications, and performance records.  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university in related field

Relevant Experience

• Five plus years dairy and livestock experience with extensive experience working with calves, strong feeding and animal health knowledge as well as cattle management practices.
• Management or senior experience in calf ranch and feedlot production operations.  

Key Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work as a part of the management team and oversee multiple employees. 
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
• Computer skills including excel, word, etc. and willingness to learn cattle management software.  
• Perform tasks efficiently and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.   

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50 pounds; to walk or stand for long periods of time.
• Must have sufficient mobility to get in and out of pens.

Work Environment

• Ability to be flexible in various working conditions such as in adverse/outdoor conditions as well as within the office environment.
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Work may be performed in pens with animals present. 

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.