PLEASE NOTE: We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered.\r\n\r\n There is NO closing date on this position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nQUALIFICATIONS:\r\n\r\n- Previous experience in dairy operations management or a similar leadership role\r\n- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to oversee multiple departments\r\n- Experience supervising employees, including hiring, scheduling, and team development\r\n- General knowledge of dairy operations, maintenance systems, and cropping practices\r\n- Familiarity with feed management and working with nutritionists is preferred\r\n- Ability to coordinate with vendors, service providers, and internal teams\r\n- Basic understanding of financial reporting and cost management\r\n- Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with ownership\r\n- Willingness to be hands-on and adaptable in a fast-paced environment\r\n-Interest in and willingness to be involved in crop production activities and broader farm operations.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nJOB DESCRIPTION:\r\n\r\nHansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a progressive and expanding dairy operation located in Iowa who is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to support and coordinate all aspects of the farm’s daily activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to step into a key leadership role during a period of growth, working closely with ownership and department leaders to ensure efficient operations across the dairy.\r\n\r\nThe ideal candidate will be highly organized, hands-on when needed, and capable of managing multiple departments while supporting long-term operational success.\r\n\r\nPosition Responsibilities:\r\n\r\nThe Operations Manager will work closely with ownership to help oversee day-to-day operations across the dairy, maintenance, and cropping divisions. This role will be responsible for coordinating employee hiring, scheduling, and workforce management to ensure all areas are properly staffed and operating efficiently.\r\n\r\nThis individual will help organize and support maintenance efforts across the shop, parlor, and facilities by working alongside existing team members and outside service providers. Responsibilities include coordinating preventative maintenance schedules, assisting with repairs when needed, and ensuring all systems are operating effectively.\r\n\r\nThe Operations Manager will also assist with crop production activities, including supporting planting and harvest efforts such as corn silage and haylage. While not the primary responsibility, the ability to step in during peak seasons is important.\r\n\r\nAdditional duties include overseeing feeding operations by working closely with feeders and the nutritionist, monitoring forage conditions, making adjustments as needed, and managing feed inventory and ordering. This role will also coordinate daily and weekly milk hauling schedules, ensuring efficient logistics and communication with processors.\r\n\r\nThe position requires regular interaction with vendors and service providers, as well as involvement in basic financial oversight, including reviewing invoices and working with accounting personnel to support accurate financial reporting.\r\n\r\nWhile this is primarily a management and coordination role, the Operations Manager should be willing to assist with cow-related tasks when needed.\r\n\r\nThis position offers long-term growth potential, including the opportunity for future partnership within the dairy and cropping operation for a candidate who demonstrates strong performance, leadership, and a commitment to the success of the farm.\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\r\n\r\n
