Herd Operations Manager

On Site: Michigan

Our client is a growing multi-site dairy operation seeking a hands-on leader to bridge herd management, feed execution, and operational coordination. This is a new role created due to expansion and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee herd health routines and support existing herdsman
• Manage feed execution and bunk management
• Monitor feeding accuracy + collaborate with nutrition/crop teams
• Coordinate across herd, shop/maintenance, and forage teams
• Ensure issues are followed through to completion (not just delegated)
• Lead and support a predominantly Hispanic labor force
• Work directly with ownership to drive performance and efficiency

Ideal Background

• Experience in dairy herd management
• Exposure to feed/bunk management (or strong willingness to learn)
• Operational, problem-solving, and leadership mindset
• Strong communication + accountability skills
• “All hands in” attitude vs. siloed thinking

Nutrition knowledge is a plus but not required.

Schedule & Location

• On-site role, 5–6 days/week (rotation)
• Increased involvement during planting/harvest seasons
• Local preferred; relocation support available for the right person

Culture

• Team-first, non-siloed environment
• Ownership mentality
• Continuous improvement
• Growing operation with room for meaningful impact

Why This Role Stands Out

• New position with real influence
• Multi-site responsibility
• Touches herd + feed + operations (rare combination)
• Direct access to decision-makers and owners

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