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The Senior Manager oversees the daily operations of the LaMaster Dairy Farm, ensuring the health, welfare and productivity of the herd, and the maintenance of farm facilities. The role involves managing staff, coordinating with academic departments for research and educational activities, and maintaining compliance and safety with all facilities in required area. Performs other duties as assigned.

20% - Essential - Herd Management: Oversee and facilitate the health, welfare, nutrition, and breeding of the dairy herd. Ensure proper veterinary care and ensure that accurate records are maintained.  Monitor milk yield and implement strategies to improve productivity.
20% - Essential - Staff Supervision: Recruit, train and supervise farm staff.  Oversee and participate in the recruitment and training of student workers. Oversee the scheduling of work shifts to ensure effective operation of the dairy, maintaining high standard of animal welfare, and compliance with safety and animal care protocols.
20% - Essential - Facility Maintenance and Budget Oversight: Ensure that all farm equipment and facilities are properly maintained. Coordinate repairs and upgrades as needed.  Manage the farm¿s budget. Monitor expenses and seek cost-effective solutions.
20% - Essential - Compliance and Data Management:  Oversee and facilitate the maintenance of all required compliance records with the assistance of the Operations Manager.
20% - Essential - Research and Education: Collaborate with university faculty and students on the planning of research projects. Facilitate educational tours and practical learning experiences for students.

Education: 1st Bachelor's Degree - Relevant program manager experience; animal science, dairy science, agriculture.
Work Experience: 5+ years dairy farm management. Strong knowledge of dairy cattle health, welfare, nutrition, and breeding. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with academic staff.

Education - Master's Degree - Animal Science, Dairy Science or related field.
Education - Doctoral / Professional Degree - Animal Science, Dairy Science or related field.

Work Experience - Dairy Management

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages Work of Others - Manages work of others including hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides Budget Input - Provides input into the budgeting process, and oversees fund allocation.

  40% - Stand for prolonged period
  40% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
  40% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
  40% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
  40% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
  40% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
  40% - Recognize or inspect visually
  40% - Move, transport, raise or lower
  40% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
  40% - Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors
  40% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

  40% - Exposure to heat or cold
  40% - Exposure to dust/fumes
  40% - Wet or humid
  40% - Noise
  40% - Vibration
  40% - Mechanical hazards
  40% - Chemical hazards
  40% - Electrical hazards
  40% - Radiant energy hazards
  40% - Burn hazards
  40% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

Standard Hours: 40

Anticipated Salary Range: $94,800 - $105,000

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Essential Level 2 employee
Required to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

Clemson, SC

November 1, 2024

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

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