Feedyard Assistant Manager
| Job Title | Feedyard Assistant Manager |
| Job ID | MZ-11274 |
| Job Type | FullTimeRegular |
| Location | South Dakota |
| Salary Range | $60000 - $65000 |
| Commission / Bonus | Performance Bonus |
| Benefits | 1/2 Beef + Bonus + Housing Negotiable + Paid Vacation + Work Vehicle |
Job Title: Feedyard Assistant Manager
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There is NO closing date on this position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Job Title: Feedlot Assistant Manager
Hansen Ag Placement is seeking a Feedlot Assistant Manager for progressive family-owned cattle feeding operation in South Dakota to oversee day-to-day operations at their primary yard.
This is not a general labor role—this is a hands-on leadership position with real responsibility, autonomy, and long-term growth potential.
Competitive compensation package starting in the $60,000–$65,000 range, with flexibility for the right candidate depending on experience, housing needs, leadership ability, and long-term fit.
Additional benefits may include:
- Housing assistance / negotiable housing arrangement- Work vehicle and fuel
- Performance-based bonuses
- Beef program
- Paid vacation / PTO
- Leadership growth opportunities
- Potential long-term participation opportunities within the operation for committed individuals
This is not simply a “clock-in/clock-out” role. They are looking for someone interested in becoming a long-term part of a progressive and growing feedyard operation.
The operation currently manages:
- 7,000–8,000 head of cattle- 3 company-owned yards + additional custom feeding
- All within a 60-mile radius
The primary yard features:
- All concrete pens (minimal mud)- Modern, computerized feeding systems
- Well-maintained, newer equipment
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the primary feedyard- Monitor and execute:
- Feeding programs (limit-fed system)
- Cattle health and performance
- Maintain efficiency and workflow across the yard
- Assist with operations across additional yards as needed
- Step in as the go-to leader on-site
Ideal Candidate
Must Have:
- Strong feedyard experience- Proven leadership ability
- High level of accountability and ownership
- Team-first mindset and easy to work with
- Willingness to learn and adapt to their system
Preferred:
- Mechanically inclined- Comfortable with equipment maintenance
ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.
If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.