PLEASE NOTE: We will not be able to reply to you if your resume does not meet the position requirements. There is NO closing date. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nQUALIFICATIONS:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n- 2 5 years of experience in a similar role preferred\r\n- Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team\r\n- Excellent communication and organizational skills\r\n- Proficiency in DairyComp 305 or similar herd management software\r\n- Strong ability to analyze and interpret dairy records and performance data\r\n- Solid understanding of cow comfort, health, and productivity\r\n- Bilingual (English and Spanish). Must be able to speak Dairy Spanish at a minimum\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nJOB DESCRIPTION:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nHansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a large dairy located in Wisconsin who is seeking a proactive, hands-on Herd Manager to lead all aspects of herd health and performance, including milk cows, hospital pen and maternity. The ideal candidate is highly autonomous, a strong communicator, and has experience in both herd and people management. Herd Manager will collaborate with the parlor manager, feeder, and consultants to drive farm performance and profitability.\r\n\r\nDUTIES:\r\n- Monitor cow comfort and ensure proper stall bedding, ventilation, sprinkler systems, fly control, barn curtains management, and stocking density.\r\n- Oversee herd health: review milk weights, walk pens to identify sick animals.\r\n- Supervise calving and fresh cow areas, including the fresh cow parlor.\r\n- Assist with diagnosing and treating all sick cows.\r\n- Monitor dry cow health and make dry-off decisions.\r\n- Make timely and appropriate culling decisions.\r\n- Oversee newborn calf care and overall calf health management.\r\n- Coordinate with hoof trimmers to maintain hoof health and trimming schedules.\r\n- Perform other duties as needed to ensure optimal cow health, welfare, and production.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.\r\n\r\nIf you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.\r\n
