Five Rivers Cattle Feeding · 1 day ago
General Manager I
Colorado, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelFive Rivers Cattle Feeding is a company specializing in cattle feeding operations, and they are seeking a General Manager to oversee feedlot operations and manage the feedlot management team. The role involves directing daily operational requirements, enhancing beef production, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws while maximizing profitability through effective management strategies.
Food and BeverageFood Processing
Responsibilities
Manages 5-6 subordinate managers. Responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these individuals. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training management employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining management employees; and addressing complaints/problems. Sets a positive example for employees by modeling safe work practices and following safety rules and policies. Communicate critical safety information to employees by conducting or participating in regular safety training, monitoring workplace for unsafe/noncompliant behavior
Develops management team by providing information, advice, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities. Provides a positive leadership example to subordinates by modeling corporate values
Enhances beef production by employing industry best practices and available technology in the areas of cattle nutrition, health, and handling
Oversees the purchase of commodities (including: corn, feeder cattle, proteins, supplements, liquids and other roughage sources) by keeping abreast of facility needs/preferences/Company position, and establishing rapport with outside suppliers
Maximizes profit through prudent procurement of commodities, management of expenses, marketing of cattle, and execution of risk management strategies
Oversees and participates in preparation of capital and operating budgets by collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans
Monitors recordkeeping, environmental compliance, and operational activities to assure adherence to applicable State and Federal laws, and Company policies/standards through open communications with management team
Engages in long-term planning by anticipating future trends, opportunities and consequences
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies or industry related organizations
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree; or significant related feedlot experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Supervisory experience with proven track record
Knowledge of basic business/accounting
Ability to write routine correspondence and present information before groups
Knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; and Database software
Valid driver's license
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations
General computer literacy and understanding of networked environment
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
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-03-16Acquired
Recent News
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2025-06-22
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