Job Information
Friona Industries Manager in Training - North #1 in Sublette, Kansas
The Manager in Training supports with daily operations of all feedyard functions. They work in conjunction with the Feedyard Manager to meet and exceed the operational standards set by company leadership. Your on-the-job training will focus on enhancing your management and technical skills.
This role will work closely with all feedyard departments both as an individual and as a member of a team to create the highest quality care and maintenance to ensure the welfare and functionality of the feedyard.
Roles and Tasks
Assist with management of department assigned
Support the routine care and feeding of beef cattle kept in the feedlot
Be a part of the Leadership Academy and development opportunities at the location
Work with Feedyard Management to support operations and identify improvements
Ensure that proper husbandry techniques and feeding programs are in place to promote optimal growth for each animal in the herd
Support feedlot, appropriate safety standards and relations with employees, suppliers and customers
Assist with preparing short- and long-term operational plans supportive to the feedlot in conjunction with the Assistant and Feedyard Manager
Assist with reporting of weekly and monthly feedlot performance
Assist with repair and maintain equipment and structures such as stock water, yards, buildings etc.
Help establish and maintain proper pen stocking to maximize feedyard efficiency
Assist with nutritional and veterinary guidelines to ensure compliance with animal health and welfare requirements
Assist with repair and maintain equipment and structures such as stock water, yards, buildings etc.
Establish and maintain proper pen stocking to maximize feedyard efficiency
Help ensure security of all assets of department assigned and identify improvement areas
Establish and manage customer relationships, community, and personnel relations
Adhere to HR policies and best practices
Any other jobs tasks as assigned
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Profile / Professional Competencies
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture related field or equivalent experience
Specific Knowledge / Experience:
Must have mechanical ability and desire to learn
Bilingual preferred
Experience in animal settings
Demonstrated leadership ability, with the ability to engage and motivate others
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Good reasoning, conflict-management, and analytical and problem-solving skills
IT / Technical Knowledge / Tools Utilized:
Experience with Microsoft suite of applications including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint is strongly preferred.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities and we will not unlawfully consider any factors of race, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender, disability veteran status or any and all other unlawful biases regarding federal, state or local laws with regard to workers or applicants.
Friona Industries participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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