Assistant Farm Operation Manager

**Join Our Team at Lake View Cattle Co. – Assistant Farm Operations Manager** **Location:** Seneca Falls, NY 13148 **Job Type:** Full-Time Are you reliable and hardworking, as well as both knowledgeable and passionate about agriculture and raising livestock? **Lake View Cattle Co.** is seeking an **Assistant Farm Operations Manager** to join and help lead our dedicated team. This is a **hands-on farming role** involving day-to-day livestock care, crop farming, heavy equipment operation, and general farm maintenance. It is also a **leadership/managerial position**, with oversight and development of our core team of 4-5 employees, with room for individual leadership and career development. Flexibility, experience, and commitment are key. **About Us:** Established in 2007, **Lake View Cattle Co.** is home to **75+ Black Angus cattle, 40+ pigs, and 145+ turkeys**; we also cultivate **corn, soybeans, and hay**. We proudly serve **Cayuga Nation Citizens** across the United States by providing quarterly meat distributions, and we are committed to high standards of animal care and agricultural sustainability. **What You’ll Do:** As the Assistant Farm Operations Manager, you will support and oversee the day-to-day operation of a fully functioning livestock and crop farm. Responsibilities include: - Ensuring the completion of daily farm chores, including feeding, watering, cleaning, and animal handling - Assisting with seasonal harvesting, hay baling, and crop care - Overseeing all aspects of herd management, including breeding, calving, weaning, feeding, and grazing - Monitoring animal health and behavior, especially during calving season - Maintaining accurate, real-time data on animal movements, behavior, and health to support data-informed decision-making - Operating and maintaining farm machinery safely, including tractors, ATVs, spreaders, loaders, tillers, irrigation systems, etc. - Performing light mechanical repairs and routine service on farm equipment to ensure reliability - Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4-5 employees. Fostering accountability, completion of essential daily tasks, and a strong team culture - Providing on-site oversight and stepping in on any tasks or projects when necessary - Maintaining clean and safe animal habitats and farm facilities - Restocking supplies and keeping inventory **Qualifications:** - At least 5-7 years of experience running a farm and/or beef cattle operation - Proven supervising/managerial experience or leadership skills in farm or agricultural settings - Strong animal husbandry skills with experience handling livestock - Developed knowledge of cattle raising operations, including cattle handling, bovine nutrition, and herd health practices - Ability to operate farm equipment and farm tools safely and effectively - Basic mechanical know-how with experience troubleshooting and repairing agricultural machinery - Ability to analyze data and make sound, timely decisions supporting operational goals - Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with other members of the farm team - High organizational abilities, attention to detail, and capability of managing multiple priorities simultaneously - Ability to work independently with strong senses of initiative and accountability - Physical fitness, including ability to lift 50 lbs and perform repetitive physical work - Flexibility and the capacity to adapt to variable hours, weather conditions, and shifting farm priorities - High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is **required** - Possession of a valid Driver’s License and a reliable form of transportation **Schedule and Hours:** - **Typical Weekly Hours:** 40+ (varies seasonally) - Mondays through Fridays (plus weekend mornings/evenings as needed) - **Winter Hours:** 7:00 am – 3:30 pm - **Summer Hours:** 7:00 am – 5:00 pm - Additional hours required during calving season, harvest time, emergencies **Our Full-Time Benefits:** - Bonus Pay Opportunities - 401(k) with…