About the Company:  

Cactus Feeders is an Amarillo, Texas-based cattle company. Originally founded by the Engler Family in 1975, Cactus is now 100% employee-owned, producing a million head of fed cattle annually. The Company has locations throughout the Texas Panhandle, Southwest Kansas, and Eastern Colorado.

Location:

Syracuse Feedyard in Syracuse, KS

About the Role:

Syracuse Feedyard is seeking a dependable and experienced Feed Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our feed department. This position is a critical leadership role responsible for supervising feed crew members, managing feed delivery logistics, and maintaining equipment to ensure operational efficiency. This role requires a combination of organizational, mechanical, and people-management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, schedule, and lead a team of 6–8 feed department employees
• Ensure accurate and timely mixing and delivery of feed based on nutritionist recommendations
• Monitor cattle feed intake, bunk conditions, and ration adherence
• Maintain and update feed delivery records, inventory tracking, and daily reporting
• Oversee routine maintenance and cleanliness of feed trucks and equipment:
  • Diagnose mechanical issues and coordinate with maintenance teams
  • Perform minor repairs and adjustments when needed
  • Implement and monitor preventative maintenance schedules to reduce downtime
• Collaborate with the nutritionist and General Manager to ensure feed quality, efficiency, and safety
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the feed department team
• Monitor equipment usage to ensure safe operation and compliance with company policies
• Provide training and mentorship to new and existing team members
• Assist with bunk management and snow/ice removal during adverse weather
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or related field (preferred), or equivalent work experience (3–5 years in feedyard operations or cattle production)
• Experience operating feed trucks, hay wagons, or similar equipment preferred; willing to train motivated candidates to operate all necessary feedyard equipment safely.
• Supervisory experience in a production agriculture setting, preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, strongly preferred
• Strong mechanical skills and experience with equipment operation, maintenance, and repair
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable working in outdoor, hands-on environments and all-weather conditions
• Willingness to work alternating weekends
• Self-motivated, dependable, and committed to team success

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Continuing Education Scholarships

Cactus Feeders provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.