Dairy Manager - Research Center - Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, Kansas Kansas State University
Job Ref: | 1674 |
Employer: | Kansas State University |
Company Name: | Kansas State University |
Category: |
Animal Health – Nutrition – Veterinary
Dairy Equipment - Machinery Farming Grain Human Resources Livestock Maintenance – Repair Operations Production Purchasing – Procurement Trucking – Logistics – Transportation |
Job Type: | Full Time |
Location | |
Country: | United States |
State: | Kansas |
City: | Manhattan |
Zip Code: | 66506 |
Map: | Manhattan, KS 66506, USA (Show on map) |
Work From Home: | No |
Description | |
Kansas State University The Kansas State University Dairy Teaching and Research Center (DTRC) serves the dairy teaching, research, and extension missions of the Department of Animal Sciences & Industry. The DTRC, located 3 miles from campus, is one of the highest-producing university herds in the nation, and is supported by a dedicated team of employees. Kansas is one of the of fastest-growing dairy states, with continued expansion expected in the future. The knowledge generated at the DTRC through research, teaching, and extension activities is critical to maintaining the continued growth of the Kansas dairy industry and beyond. We are seeking a Dairy Manager to lead a team of full- and part-time employees in day-to-day facility operations and care of our Holstein herd. You will also work closely with faculty and students to facilitate research trials ranging from reproduction to nutrition studies. We offer a salary range of $52,530 - $70,000.00 annually along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, housing option, and PTO (vacation, sick, and holidays). What You’ll Do: Animal care - The DTRC Manager oversees the routine care (feeding, milking, reproductive management, herd health, waste management, etc.) of the mature cows and young stock. The incumbent will work with herd veterinarians and faculty supervisors to establish, execute, and evaluate standard operating protocols for maintaining optimum animal care, herd production, and research study outcomes. Operational management - The DTRC Manager will oversee and conduct routine daily operational management of the facility, including (but not limited to): The Kansas State University Dairy Teaching and Research Center (DTRC) serves the dairy teaching, research, and extension missions of the Department of Animal Sciences & Industry. The DTRC, located 3 miles from campus, is one of the highest-producing university herds in the nation, and is supported by a dedicated team of employees. Kansas is one of the of fastest-growing dairy states, with continued expansion expected in the future. The knowledge generated at the DTRC through research, teaching, and extension activities is critical to maintaining the continued growth of the Kansas dairy industry and beyond.
Supervision - The DTRC Manager will lead a talented team of employees to ensure adequate care of livestock and daily operations of the DTRC, including (but not limited to):
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