Dairy Herd Manager

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Dairy Herd Manager

• Do you have proven experience managing large-scale dairy herds and leading a team?

• Are you ready to step into a role where you can combine hands-on herd management with strategic planning and have a direct impact on a successful family-run dairy business?

Location of the Job:

West Midlands.

Salary and Benefits Package:

• Paying 60,000 - 70,000 basic salary per year DOE.
• 3-bedroom family home, suitable for family, pets, and children.
• Company pension scheme.

Additional information:

• This is a permanent, full-time position.
• Structured rota: 11 days on, 3 days off.
• Working every other weekend.

About The Company:

This is a well-established, award-winning, family dairy business. The farm milks over 800 cows through a 3 x daily milking system and prides itself on exceptional standards of animal welfare, performance, and professionalism.

The business operates with a strong team culture, employing around 15 full-time staff alongside additional support.

The Job Role Details:

As Dairy Herd Manager, you will be a key member of the management team, responsible for supporting the delivery of operational and strategic objectives across the dairy farm.

Your role will include both people and herd management, ensuring that all stock is cared for to the highest standards and that the business achieves its physical and financial targets.

You will be actively involved in planning, monitoring, and reviewing herd performance, feeding operations, calf rearing, milking routines, and genetic progression.

You will also lead on ensuring compliance with legislation, farm assurance, processor, and retailer standards, and take ownership of record keeping and herd management software.

Key Responsibilities:
You will:

• Achieve physical and financial targets set by the business.
• Share information and contribute ideas to inform the strategic direction of the herd.
• Implement dairy-related policies, procedures, and ways of working to deliver business objectives.
• Oversee and manage the dairy team, including staff rota planning, performance reviews, and feedback.
• Lead on effective people management, fostering communication, collaboration, and team engagement.
• Ensure the welfare and management of cows, calves, and youngstock meet the highest standards.
• Conduct daily herd walk-throughs to monitor cow health, mobility, and overall welfare.
• Support and monitor feeding operations, cow bedding, milking, parlour hygiene, and calf rearing protocols.
• Lead the implementation of the Herd Health Plan and associated vet recommendations.
• Monitor genetic progression of the herd and implement strategies to meet business needs.
• Maintain accurate herd records and ensure all information is recorded in herd management systems.
• Identify practical areas for improvement to enhance animal performance, farm efficiency, or profitability.
• Attend industry events, shows, and meetings to stay informed of best practices.
• Comply with all relevant legislation, including Health & Safety regulations, and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:
You will have / be:

• Proven experience working as a Dairy Herd Manager or Assistant Dairy Herd Manager on large-scale dairy farms.
• AI and foot trimming qualified.
• Strong knowledge of animal health, welfare, and dairy performance.
• Calm, level-headed, and practical approach to problem solving.
• A team player with the ability to lead by example.
• Organised and comfortable working within structured systems and routines.

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As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.

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