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Five Rivers Cattle Feeding · 4 months ago

Cattle Department Manager

Colorado, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding is seeking a Cattle Department Manager to supervise and coordinate activities related to livestock care and movement in the feedlot. The role involves managing staff, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and overseeing department budgets and inventory.

Food and BeverageFood Processing

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Manages subordinate supervisors and hourly employees including Receivers, Doctors, Pen riders, and Processors. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Assigns workers to receive, weigh, inspect, medically treat, and transfer livestock

Examines livestock to determine the effectiveness of disease control and collaborates with consulting veterinarian to take corrective action and rectify deficiencies

Observes livestock handling and issues instructions to minimize stress on livestock during transfer; ensures that no animal leaves the facility without meeting applicable withdrawals by maintaining thorough and accurate records

Manages department supplies inventory by researching costs, designing inventory systems, determining inventory levels, anticipating needed supplies, and approving orders

Develops department budget; manages expenses by studying historical data, anticipating needs, and researching costs

Sets a positive example for employees by modeling safe work practices and following safety rules and policies. Communicates critical safety information to employees by conducting regular safety training; monitors workplace for unsafe/non-compliant behavior

Monitors department activities to assure adherence to applicable USDA, FDA, State, and Federal laws, Company policies, and Company standards through open communications with the team

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Qualification

Animal husbandry skillsCattle breedsWord Processing softwareSpreadsheet softwareDatabase softwareValid driver’s licenseMathematical conceptsInterpretation skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Undergraduate degree; or equivalent related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Animal husbandry skills; knowledge of cattle breeds and characteristics

Knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Database software

Valid driver's license

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Company

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding

Five Rivers Cattle LLC provides cattle feeding services. It also manages a feedyard in Brooks, Canada. It is a sub-organization of Five Rivers Solutions.

Founded in 2005