Feedlot Manager

Location: Taber, AB
Term of Work: Permanent, Full-Time
Reports to: General Manager

Core Purpose: To grow food better and enrich the lives of our people.
Core Values: Respect | Teamwork | Dependability | Adaptability | Positive Attitude

Job Summary
The Feedlot Manager is responsible for overseeing daily feedlot operations, ensuring cattle receive proper nutrition, health care, and handling to achieve optimal weight gain and overall well-being. This includes managing feed programs, monitoring animal health, implementing disease prevention strategies, and ensuring that all cattle meet market standards efficiently. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to direct, monitor, and evaluate employees and procedures. Maintaining cattle health and welfare is the top priority.

Company Overview

Kasko Cattle Co. is a family-owned, progressive cattle feeding and farming business with five feedlot locations in southern Alberta. With a focus on consistency, food safety, and sustainability, Kasko Cattle feeds up to 45,000 head annually. This position is for our Sandy Hill location, 10 minutes east of Taber. This feedlot has a capacity of 15,000 head and includes managing a team of approximately 15 full and part time staff. 

Key Skills & Competencies
•    Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
•    Problem-solving and analytical thinking
•    Interpersonal and communication skills
•    Cattle health and handling knowledge
•    Planning and organizational skills
•    Strong computer skills (email, cattle software)

Duties & Responsibilities
1)    Cattle Health & Nutrition – Oversee cattle health and nutrition protocols. 
2)    Feed Operations – Manage feed inventory. Supervise feed mill operations, including processing, equipment maintenance, and quality control.
3)    Communication – Maintain strong communication with senior management, employees and third-party vendors. Coordinate with veterinarians and nutritionists to address any concerns. 
4)    Personnel Management – Hire, train, and supervise staff, ensuring role clarity, efficiency, and compliance with safety regulations. Work with HR on performance management and company culture initiatives.
5)    Facility & Equipment Maintenance – Oversee maintenance of feedlot infrastructure, equipment, and water systems. Ensure regular cleaning and repairs in coordination with mechanics and contractors.
6)    Record Keeping & Compliance – Maintain accurate records on cattle inventory, health, feeding, and performance. 
7)    Financial Oversight – Track expenses and optimize operational efficiency while maintaining profitability.

Education, Experience & Requirements
•    Post secondary education an asset.
•    Minimum 2-3 years of feedlot experience required.
•    Minimum 3 years of management experience required. 
•    Experience operating farm equipment required.
•    Class 5 Driver’s License required (Class 1 or 3 an asset).

Working Conditions
•    Required to work when needed for efficient operation of the feedlot, which may include weekends and holidays. Hours vary but the working day is usually 10 hours per day from 7:00am until 5:00pm, and can be adjusted as needed. 
•    Work involves outdoor exposure to varying weather conditions.
•    Some office work required. 

Compensation & Benefits
•    Competitive salary based on experience. 
•    Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, long term disability insurance after 3 months.
•    Company-paid pension after 1 year.
•    Vacation accrual of 4%.
•    Housing available.
•    Vehicle and phone provided.