Beef Cattle Operations Manager
Core
Manage the Department of Animal Sciences' cow/calf herd, feedlot, and meat sales operations, including calving, breeding, nutrition, animal health, and livestock sales.
Role type
Senior IC beef cattle operations manager
Builds
Research, extension, and instructional programs for the beef industry
Domain
Agriculture + Livestock Management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Beef cattle operation management, pasture and range management, budgeting and economic forecasting, personnel management, facility maintenance, teaching
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Animal Sciences, teaching experience, pesticide/herbicide license, Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Plan and direct personnel, facilities, and resources for cow-calf herd and feedlot activities; ensure cattle performance meets industry standards; support meat sales and marketing; teach assigned courses; manage unit resources including budgets and equipment.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC