Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Dairy Farm Operations Manager (Herd & Production)

Company: Complete Staffing Solutions
Position: Dairy Farm Operations Manager (Herd & Production) 
Salary: $90,000–$110,000
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Rhode Island

About the Role

My client is seeking an experienced Dairy Farm Operations Manager to lead herd health, milk production, daily farm operations, and farm staff. This is a hands-on leadership position overseeing a 130+ head Holstein herd while driving animal welfare, milk quality, operational efficiency, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee herd health, reproduction, nutrition, milk production, and animal welfare
• Partner with veterinarians and nutritionists to optimize herd performance
• Monitor herd health and production metrics and implement continuous improvements
• Oversee daily farm operations, facilities, equipment, inventory, and safety
• Lead, coach, and develop farm staff while managing staffing and scheduling
• Ensure compliance with agricultural, environmental, animal welfare, and safety standards
• Support long-term operational strategy and business performance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading a commercial dairy operation, herd, or production team
• Strong knowledge of herd health, reproduction, nutrition, and milk production
• Proven experience leading and developing employees
• Experience with herd management and production tracking systems
• Ability to operate tractors, skid steers, and other farm equipment
• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Dairy Management, or related field preferred
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and a flexible 365-day schedule

What My Client Offers

• $90,000–$110,000 salary
• Key leadership role with significant ownership over herd and farm operations
• Opportunity to directly impact animal health, production, efficiency, and team performance
• Full-time, year-round position with a well-established agricultural operation

If you're an experienced dairy operations leader looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a growing operation, I'd love to speak with you.

. . . Pay Statement and Pay Transparency Laws: rate of pay listed is on a per hour basis. You will be entitled to health insurance once employed for 60 days and you must work 30 hours per week, on average, per month to enroll and maintain health insurance through Complete Staffing Solutions. Once both qualifiers are met you must complete the enrollment packet and your benefits will start on the first of the subsequent month. . . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin or any other legally protected class. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees' talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful. We are strongly committed to this policy, and believe in the concept and spirit of the law. #ZIP

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Flexible hours, Weekend work

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