Assistant Manager

Innovative Livestock Services Inc. (ILS) is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter to
serve as the Assistant Manager at Roberts Cattle Company located in Lexington, Nebraska.

The successful candidate will help facilitate the daily execution of departmental operations at the feedlot
including the Feed Mill, Feeding, Animal Health, Yard Maintenance, and Office Administration.

Managerial Duties and Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Feedlot Operations and the Location Manager
• Aid in the development, management, and leadership of the various feedlot departments
• Work with Nutritionists, Veterinarians, Vendors, and other outside consultants to maximize animal health, performance, and profitability
• Prioritize the growth and development of Roberts Cattle Company Personnel
• Continue to streamline and innovate Standard Operating Procedures at Roberts Cattle Company
• Build, evaluate, and accept responsibility for operating and capital expenditure budgets
• Work with the Cattle Marketing Manager to optimize cattle endpoints
• Collaborate with the ILS Research and Development team to execute research projects
• Communicate with the Cattle Procurement Team to provide cattle quality feedback
• Provide support and knowledge to customers feeding cattle with Roberts Cattle Company
• Proudly represent Roberts Cattle Company and ILS at local, state, and national meetings
• Promote and ensure a safe and healthy work environment for Roberts Cattle Company Personnel
• Cooperate with state to comply with regulatory issues related to the environment and safety

Minimum Requirements:
• College Degree or 2-5 years experience in the cattle feeding industry
• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills
• Passion for being a team player is required
• A good understanding of OSHA/HACCP guidelines is preferred
• Exemplary communication skills are required
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) skills are highly-preferred
• Working understanding of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience working in feedyard accounting software (Micro Beef or Turnkey) is preferred

About Roberts Cattle Company and Innovative Livestock Services Innovative Livestock Services is a corporate cattle feeding and farming operation based
in Great Bend, KS. Between the 4 feeding locations in KS and 3 in NE, ILS’ 1-time feeding
capacity is 230,000 head, ranking 7th largest in the country. Additionally, ILS owns and operates
a 40,000-acre farm, with land located in KS and NE.

Roberts Cattle Company is the largest of the ILS Nebraska locations, with the most recent expansion completed in 2021 doubling its feeding capacity to 30,000 head. With the new facilities and tremendous growth opportunities inherent to joining an elite, corporate cattle feeding operation, this Assistant Manager role should interest driven individuals ambitious about pursuing a management career in the cattle feeding industry!

Other Opportunities:
If this opportunity does not seem right for you, Innovative Livestock Services has multiple locations in Kansas and Nebraska with other available positions. Please visit our website at www.ilsbeef.com/jobs to see what other great opportunities may be waiting for you!

The successful candidate for this position must be able to pass post offer employment testing.  

Qualified applicants may complete application online at ILSBEEF.COM/JOBS, apply in person at 75590 Rd. 436, Lexington, NE, or call 308-324-5611 or contact Brandon Sorensen at brandon.sorensen@ilsbeef.com for more information!

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