Dairy Feedstock Manager (WA-11497)

Job description: Description: Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a dairy service company specializing in manure recovery and treatment for dairy operations. We are seeking an experienced Dairy Feedstock Manager to oversee manure handling and transfer operations from the dairy sand lane outlet through the reception pit. This is a hands-on management position focused on improving feedstock quality, energy value, equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and safety. Responsibilities include overseeing manure transfer, storage, loading, pumps, agitators, valves, and transfer lines between dairy facilities and the reception pit. This individual will work closely with dairy managers to improve bedding practices, sand recovery, wash-water usage, and manure collection processes to ensure consistent feedstock volume, solids content, and energy value. Will coordinate with plant and digester operations to maintain feedstock specifications and identify opportunities to improve overall system performance. Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting recurring equipment issues, implementing long-term solutions, improving preventative maintenance practices, and ensuring equipment reliability and operator efficiency. The Dairy Feedstock Manager will establish and maintain sampling procedures, monitor total and volatile solids, and track key performance indicators including MMBtu per load, load counts, feedstock quality, and equipment downtime. Will work closely with logistics to improve scheduling, loading times, transportation efficiency, and delivery reliability. This position will serve as the primary point of contact between dairy operations, logistics, laboratory personnel, maintenance, and plant operations. Additional duties include maintaining clean and organized facilities, conducting root-cause analysis, developing operating procedures and emergency response plans, and ensuring adequate weekend and holiday coverage. Must promote and enforce safety standards, including confined space procedures, gas monitoring, lockout/tagout, PPE, traffic control, and biosecurity protocols. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and efficient daily operations.