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Joshua Johnson

Portales,Portales nm

Summary

Dynamic Feedyard Manager with a proven track record at Oppliger Land & Cattle, excelling in team leadership and inventory management. Enhanced herd health through innovative practices and improved safety protocols, resulting in reduced operational costs. Adept at mentoring staff and fostering strong customer relationships to drive performance and efficiency.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Feedyard Manger

Oppliger Land & Cattle
04.2023 - Current
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
  • Developed comprehensive risk management plan, minimizing potential disruptions to business operations.
  • Maintained growth, feeding, production, and cost records for micro and AHI SYSTEMS

Cattle Manager

Coyote Lake Feedyard
03.2020 - 04.2023
  • Improved herd health by implementing a comprehensive vaccination and deworming program.
  • Continuously sought out and implemented new technologies and advancements within the cattle industry to improve overall herd performance.
  • Organized regular team meetings to discuss ongoing projects, address any concerns or issues arising from daily operations.
  • Increased overall herd efficiency by identifying and culling low-performing animals based on data-driven assessments.
  • Ensured compliance with government regulations regarding livestock identification, transportation, and welfare standards.
  • Educated staff members on best practices for handling cattle safely and humanely in order to minimize stress-induced problems like weight loss or illness.
  • Developed strong relationships with local veterinarians to ensure prompt medical care for sick or injured livestock.
  • Performed inventory control and quality assurance of farm's products, supplies and materials and discarded or reordered products as necessary.
  • Placed supply orders, restocked supplies and merchandised products for purchase by customers.
  • Maintained growth, feeding, production, and cost records for micro SYSTEMS
  • Monitored inventory of products and placed purchase orders for medicine

Cattle Manager

Paco Feedyard
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • Implemented biosecurity measures to minimize the risk of disease introduction into the herd, protecting long-term profitability.
  • Maintained accurate records of herd health, reproduction, and performance metrics to guide management decisions.
  • Planned, directed, delegated and performed daily chores
  • Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
  • Maintained growth, feeding, production, and cost records for micro and AHI SYSTEMS
  • Monitored inventory of products and placed purchase orders for medicine that was needed

Wheat Pasture/Cowhand

Oppliger Land & Cattle
10.2015 - 11.2018
  • Ensured optimal grazing conditions by monitoring pasture rotation schedules and managing irrigation systems.
  • Assisted with annual weaning process for calves, facilitating an efficient transition from nursing to independent feeding habits within the herd population.
  • Supported ranch operations by performing general maintenance tasks on equipment and machinery for continued functionality.
  • Contributed to a high-quality product by assisting with branding, tagging, and castrating calves according to industry standards.
  • Enhanced overall herd management by maintaining accurate identification tags on each animal for easy tracking.
  • Participated in seasonal roundups to gather cattle for vaccinations, medical evaluations, or movement between pastures as needed.
  • Collaborated with veterinarians to develop preventative health plans for the herd, reducing illness occurrences.
  • Improved cattle health by administering vaccinations and providing routine medical care.
  • Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of cattle and calf's prioritizing health and wellness.
  • Patrolled grazing grounds using ATVs and horses to monitor animals and determine movement, care or health-related needs.
  • Maintained growth, feeding, production, and cost records for micro and AHI systems

Cowboy

Bovina Feeders
08.2014 - 10.2015
  • rode through cattle daily pull sick cattle out took to the hospital
  • put up cattle out of the hospital that nee to go back to there home pen
  • shipped cattle as need made pen moves and ran implants

Education

High School Diploma -

Portales High School
Portales Nm
05.2007

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Staff management
  • Inventory management
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Hiring and training
  • Schedule management
  • Staff training
  • Employee coaching and mentoring
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Timeline

Feedyard Manger

Oppliger Land & Cattle
04.2023 - Current

Cattle Manager

Coyote Lake Feedyard
03.2020 - 04.2023

Cattle Manager

Paco Feedyard
11.2018 - 03.2020

Wheat Pasture/Cowhand

Oppliger Land & Cattle
10.2015 - 11.2018

Cowboy

Bovina Feeders
08.2014 - 10.2015

High School Diploma -

Portales High School

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