Cattle Manager- North 2 - Satanta, KS

Job Summary

The cattle manager will work closely with the Feedyard Manager to prioritize and delegate Feedyard work requirements. Under the guidance of the Feedyard Manager, the Cattle Manager will direct, supervise and coordinate daily activities at the Feedyard, including employee supervision, posting research data, maintaining herd health programs, and coordinating daily work and research activities of part‑time employees.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain communication with the Feedyard Manager regarding cattle handling and care.
• Coordinate and direct supervision of all cattle handling crews.
• Manage and motivate subordinate crew supervisors.
• Perform discretionary decisions in the Feedyard Manager’s absence.
• Distinguish and identify cattle by quality, health status, or at‑risk condition.
• Apply knowledge of cattle nutrition and health.
• Sort and order cattle according to the manager’s specifications and requirements.
• Receive or reject cattle as appropriate.
• Document all cattle received accurately.
• Schedule and place all Feedyard staff and coordinate their activities.
• Maintain proper health‑care supplies.
• Establish and oversee proper cattle‑care crews.
• Perform maintenance of all cattle‑care facilities.
• Manage cattle sorting and classification.
• Maintain accurate inventory of cattle in home pens, hospital pens, etc.
• Manage maintenance of medicine inventories.
• Facilitate movements of cattle across the feedyard.
• Run or approve clearance reports on all pens to be shipped.
• Structure and maintain an efficient Feedyard schedule.
• Support continual observance and enforcement of safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of Feedyard cattle processing programs, including animal health and habits.
• Experience managing employee labor, feeding, herd health, and BQA compliance.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Class D driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 60 days).
• Detail‑oriented to provide accurate and consistent work.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

IT / Technical Knowledge

• General computer knowledge.

Special Conditions / Requirements

• Operating computerized machinery.
• Exposure to livestock accidents, moving machinery, contaminated medical equipment, and vehicular‑and‑livestock traffic.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Heavy lifting, walking, long‑term standing, and climbing equipment.
• Constant work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds regularly.
• Operating moving machinery.
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions such as rain, sleet, snow, hail, heat, cold, wind, dust, etc.