Operations Manager (Quemado, Texas)

Summary/Objective

The Operations Manager is a critical leadership role accountable for overseeing the day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient processes, and cultivating a thriving workplace culture. This role demands a visionary leader who excels at fostering collaboration, driving operational excellence, and building strong, healthy relationships with teams, vendors, and stakeholders.

You will be entrusted with guiding a team toward achieving production goals while maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare, safety, and sustainability. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for agriculture, people development, and operational excellence, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leadership & Team Development
  • Develop and maintain a culture of collaboration, accountability, and mutual respect.
  • Inspire and motivate a diverse team, ensuring alignment with organizational culture and goals.
  • Lead by example, demonstrating integrity, empathy, and clear communication in all interactions.
  • Identify and nurture talent within the team, providing opportunities for growth through training, mentorship, and performance feedback.
  • Mediate conflicts effectively and foster an inclusive workplace environment.
• Operations Management:
  • Oversee all aspects of feed yard operations, including feeding, animal health, maintenance, and compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Develop, implement, and refine standard operating procedures to optimize productivity and reduce operational inefficiencies.
  • Monitor and manage inventory levels of feed, supplies, and equipment to ensure continuous operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production targets and deliver high-quality outcomes.
  • Supply chain management - commodity, corn, cattle.

• Communication & Relationship Building
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between leadership, associates, external stakeholders, and local harvesters, ensuring seamless communication and alignment.
  • Build strong relationships with associates, vendors, suppliers, and community partners to enhance operational success.
  • Communicate operational updates, challenges, and successes effectively to all levels of the organization.
  • Develop customer relations by identifying new partnerships.
  • Selling cattle - negotiating cattle sales with regional harvesters

• Health, Safety, and Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to animal welfare, environmental standards, and workplace safety.
  • Champion health and safety initiatives to protect associates, livestock, and the environment.
  • Develop and implement Safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Develop and implement risk management strategies to address potential operational disruptions.

• Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with executive leadership to set operational goals, budgets, and performance benchmarks.
• Oversee CAPEX projects.
• Utilize data-driven insights to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for growth.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of operations.
• Prepare reports for senior management, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) such as feed efficiency, animal health, and operational costs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in agriculture, Business Management, Animal Science, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership position is required, experience in feed yard operations, ranch management, or a related agricultural sector is desired but not required.
  • Proven leadership experience with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
  • Fluent Spanish & English (read, write, speak) preferred
• Working Conditions:
  • This role involves both office work and outdoor activities in various weather conditions.
  • Regular exposure to livestock and feed yard operations requires adherence to strict safety protocols.
  • Occasional travel to industry events, training sessions, or partner sites may be required.