Heifer Manager (KH-11072)

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a dairy operation in Texas who is searching for a Heifer Manager. The Heifer Manager is responsible for overseeing the health and well-being of the older heifers and the employees who work with them daily in this area. A well-raised heifer with fewer problems will make a more productive cow in the future. This person will ensure that the heifers are taken care of each day and handled with care and respect. In addition, it is the Heifer Manager's responsibility to incorporate the culture and core values of the dairy into the daily operations of the business.

Duties (by category)
The duties listed below are not a complete list of responsibilities, and additional duties may be added in the future.
Employee Management

• Hire, Manage, and Train Employees to do Their Own Daily Jobs
• Provide Feedback to Employees through Constant Communication
• Assist with Monthly Employee Meetings, Reviewing Goals and Results
• Review Health, Reproduction, and Growth Results with your Team regularly
• Take the Lead on Producer Plus Training Program

Cattle Health and Movements

• Ensure treatment Protocols and Vaccination programs are Implemented Correctly
• Work with Vet during Pregnancy Check and Bangs Vaccination
• Oversee Movement of Heifers after Five Months of Age (Training Pens, Breeding, Shipments)
• Ensure Animal Welfare Issues are Addressed Immediately with Management

Administrative

• Ensure all DC305 Records are updated Daily
• Update Results PPT for Break Room
• Prepare weekly reports to send out to Dairy Managers
• Assist with Monthly Billing and Inventory

Other Responsibilities

• Work with the Team to Keep Pens in Good Working Condition
• Work with the Maintenance Manager on Equipment Maintenance in your Areas of Responsibility
• Meet with the Manager and the Nutritionist during the Nutritionist Visit every other Week
• Relief in the Hutches on the Calf Manager's Day Off

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