Farm Operations Manager – Livestock Leadership

We’re recruiting for a hands-on Farm Operations Manager to lead livestock operations for a respected agricultural organization in the North Manchester area, near Fort Wayne, Indiana. The company offers relocation assistance for the right candidate.

This leadership role focuses on calf production and overall livestock care, overseeing 1,500-4,000 head across several nursery facilities. You’ll spend about 70% of your time in daily farm operations and 30% in administration developing your team, monitoring performance, and ensuring top-tier animal health and efficiency.

What You’ll Do:
• Oversee daily calf and livestock operations across multiple nursery farms
• Lead, train, and schedule a dedicated farm team
• Manage calf health, nutrition, and facility performance
• Maintain safety, quality, and compliance standards
• Support research and continuous improvement projects
• Collaborate with regional livestock leadership on planning and reporting

What You’ll Bring:
• Proven livestock or dairy management experience (calf background strongly preferred)
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to balance hands-on work with administrative tasks
• Degree or background in Animal Science, Agriculture, or related field preferred
• Physically able to work in farm environments (lifting 50 lbs, indoor/outdoor conditions)

What’s Offered:
• $90,000–$120,000 base salary + bonus
• Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
• Company vehicle and cell phone
• Housing and relocation assistance available
• Monday–Friday schedule with flexibility

If you’re looking to make an impact in livestock operations and lead a team that shares your passion for animal care and agricultural excellence, we’d love to connect.