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- $75,000 - $100,000 a year
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- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Power tools
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Calf Ranch Manager

California Dairy Farms A General Partnership
Hilmar, CA

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Job Details

$75,000 - $100,000 a year

Qualifications

Record keeping
Computer operation
Microsoft Outlook
Spreadsheets
High school diploma or GED
Farm experience
Agriculture
Mobile devices

Full Job Description

Oversees calf ranch programs across multiple facilities, including daily operations from newborn to weaning and maternity care. Develops and implements SOPs, conducts staff training, and ensures high standards in calf health, biosecurity, and data accuracy. Supports management with data-driven tools to improve efficiency and business performance. Supervises calf and maternity teams across: day shifts, evening shifts, and overnight shifts in a 24/7 operation. Reports to the General Manager.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Multi-Site Farm Operations & Continuous Improvement
Rotate across all farm locations to monitor performance, identify issues, and implement solutions that align with Dairy Calf
& Heifer Association Gold Standards.
Lead and support special farm projects, collaborating with facility teams to enhance animal care and operational
performance.
Propose and execute cost-saving strategies while maintaining high standards of care and compliance.
Develop and refine procedures to improve task efficiency, time management, and overall workflow for team members.
Report equipment failures or shortages to site-specific herdsmen; assist in maintaining equipment and supply inventory.
Assist with Maternity Management.
Monitor close-up pens, identify labor stages, and intervene per dystocia protocols; escalate to veterinary care as needed.
Perform critical calving tasks including calf resuscitation, navel dipping, tagging/ID, birth weights, sexing, and
administering dam treatments.
Lead colostrum program: ensure timely first feedings, perform Brix testing, manage culture and heat-treatment, and
maintain accurate cooler/fridge logs.
Calf Ranch & Young stock Oversight
Manage calf intake processing, vaccinations, dehorning, and pain mitigation protocols.
Ensure accuracy in milk and milk replacer mixing; conduct routine feeding audits and manage weaning step-down
protocols.
Monitor and maintain hutch/pen hygiene, bedding, ventilation, and seasonal stress management plans.
Perform daily health scoring, maintain treatment logs, ensure medication withholding compliance, and coordinate mortality
reviews and necropsies.
Oversee and analyze data for all young stock to support operational decisions and improve KPI trends.
People Management, Training & Compliance
Schedule 24/7 maternity coverage and assign feed and health routes for crews.
Coach, evaluate, and certify employees; lead bilingual training sessions to ensure safety, protocol adherence, and task
proficiency.
Foster a positive, collaborative work environment by modeling professional behavior and teamwork.
Promote and enforce biosecurity, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance across all operations.
Keep accurate digital records and submit daily operational reports to management.

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
2–4+ years of hands-on cattle experience in a commercial dairy, calf ranch, or maternity barn setting.
Proficient in computer use, including email, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, or similar programs.
Familiarity with recordkeeping systems and basic spreadsheet functions; DairyComp experience preferred.
Experience with smartphones or tablets for digital recordkeeping and communication

Preferred Qualifications:

Has experience with Animal Welfare training
DC305 Experience
Bachelor’s degree in agricultural, animal science, or related field
Experience operating dairy farm equipment including cattle trailer, skidsteers, loaders, etc.

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