Cow/Calf Operations Manager

QUALIFICATIONS: •    Extensive calving and breeding experience•    Knowledge of artificial insemination and embryo transfer processes•    Extensive knowledge of general livestock and herd health•    Fencing and pasture management experienceLEADERSHIP•    Participate in monthly leadership/management meetings•    Delegate tasks and manage a 6–8 person calving crew•    Experience managing teamsKEY RESPONSIBILITIES•    Prepare and operate the 700–800 head calving facility, including barn and pen prep, crew management, and sorting cows/pairs into groups•    Oversee the 200–400 head off-site calving facility, including herd health, winter rations, and feed calls•    Schedule, manage, and execute calf processing•    Prepare and operate the breeding facility; assist with the 2,200 head breeding program, including synchronization, AI, and ET of 1,000–1,200 head at JLC and offsite herds•    Manage cow/calf herd health year-round•    Organize ultrasounding of the cow herd•    Create and execute a 5–6 month rotational grazing plan•    Fit and maintain eShepherd collars; deliver mineral weekly•    Prepare and maintain summer and fall pastures, fences, and water tanks•    Organize turnout and haul cow/calf pairs to grass•    Prepare weaning pens and organize weaning•    Manage rations and bunk for weaned calves and replacement heifers•    Move and process/cake cow groups for fall and winter grazing as needed•    Relocate cows back to calving facilities; administer pre-calving shots and collect fecal samplesCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS•    Hourly, full-time, in-person position•    100% employer-paid health insurance with $2,600 annual HSA contribution•    3% IRA match•    $1,200 annual vehicle reimbursement, plus fuel provided•    Lunch provided Monday–Friday