Heifer Manager

A dairy operation in Texas 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