Operations Manager
| Job Title | Operations Manager |
| Job ID | KH-11492 |
| Job Type | FullTimeRegular |
| Location | Rhode Island |
| Salary Range | $85000 - $110000 |
| Commission / Bonus | |
| Benefits | 401K + Dental & Vision + Medical + Paid Holidays + Product Perks + Relocation Stipened |
Job Title: Operations Manager
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of commercial dairy management experience
- Strong knowledge of herd health, reproduction, nutrition, and milk production
- Proven employee management, training, and leadership experience
- Strong herd recordkeeping and data management skills
- Ability to monitor production, reproduction, milk quality, and herd performance
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate farm equipment
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
- Valid driver’s license
- AI Certification and herd health training preferred
Job Description:
Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a dairy operation seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee herd health, milk production, animal welfare, employees, and daily farm operations. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for maintaining a healthy, high-producing registered Holstein herd while improving production, reproduction, milk quality, and overall operational efficiency.
The Manager will oversee herd health and reproduction programs, calf and young stock care, herd recordkeeping, feed utilization, staffing and scheduling, employee training, inventory, and the maintenance and functionality of farm equipment and facilities. This individual will monitor key herd performance measures, identify opportunities for improvement, and work closely with veterinarians, nutritionists, and management to achieve production and herd health goals.
The successful candidate will provide strong day-to-day leadership to farm employees, establish clear expectations, and promote a culture focused on animal care, safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This position requires someone who can balance hands-on dairy management with employee leadership and sound business decision-making in a fast-paced, 365-day operation.
- 5+ years of commercial dairy management experience
- Strong knowledge of herd health, reproduction, nutrition, and milk production
- Proven employee management, training, and leadership experience
- Strong herd recordkeeping and data management skills
- Ability to monitor production, reproduction, milk quality, and herd performance
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate farm equipment
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
- Valid driver’s license
- AI Certification and herd health training preferred
Job Description:
Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a dairy operation seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee herd health, milk production, animal welfare, employees, and daily farm operations. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for maintaining a healthy, high-producing registered Holstein herd while improving production, reproduction, milk quality, and overall operational efficiency.
The Manager will oversee herd health and reproduction programs, calf and young stock care, herd recordkeeping, feed utilization, staffing and scheduling, employee training, inventory, and the maintenance and functionality of farm equipment and facilities. This individual will monitor key herd performance measures, identify opportunities for improvement, and work closely with veterinarians, nutritionists, and management to achieve production and herd health goals.
The successful candidate will provide strong day-to-day leadership to farm employees, establish clear expectations, and promote a culture focused on animal care, safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This position requires someone who can balance hands-on dairy management with employee leadership and sound business decision-making in a fast-paced, 365-day operation.
Contact Info:
To be considered for this position, please select the appropriate button listed below or call Kirk Hansen at 308-382-7370.