Step into a hands-on leadership role at Leachman Cattle, where proven practices and forward-thinking genetics come together to drive results. With a focus on improving cattle performance and overall producer profitability, Leachman is committed to delivering data-driven insights and high-quality seedstock that help customers succeed.
As the Seedstock Cattle Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in bringing that mission to life—leading daily operations, working alongside your team, and ensuring every animal is managed, tracked, and prepared to perform. You’ll help oversee more than 3,000 head of seedstock annually, maintaining high standards for animal health, data accuracy, and presentation. This is an opportunity for someone who takes pride in doing the work right, leads by example, and wants to contribute to a respected, results-driven operation in Meriden, WY.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee all seedstock cattle operations, including feeding, processing, data collection, and inventory management.
- Execute cattle processing activities such as sorting, tagging, measuring, and preparing seedstock for sale.
- Monitor cattle health and performance through daily pen riding; identify issues and ensure timely treatment.
- Maintain accurate, detailed records for cattle identification, health, and movement tracking.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3–4 employees to drive performance and engagement.
- Foster a safe, collaborative work environment by enforcing safety standards and providing training.
- Partner with Feedlot Division leadership on operational planning, feed management, budgeting, and customer support.
- Support overall feedlot operations, including equipment use, pen maintenance, and day-to-day cattle handling.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Strong knowledge of cattle production, bovine health, nutrition, genetics, and seedstock operations.
- Proven ability to assess situations quickly, make sound decisions, and drive operational outcomes.
- Experience leading teams, providing feedback, and fostering a positive, accountable culture.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and adaptable to changing operational needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with livestock and operational software systems.
In 2003, Leachman Cattle started its latest chapter of data driven beef cattle selection. The company markets four lines of highly selected genetics: Angus, Red Angus, Charolais, and Stabilizer.
Through bulls, females, semen, and embryos, Leachman supplies beef seedstock, commercial beef cow/calf producers, and dairies with genetics selected for increased profitability. Additionally, Leachman provides data tools to aid producers in identifying the best genetics for their operation.
The world loves exceptional beef – we help produce it!
Leachman has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Business, or related field
- Equivalent experience in cattle operations accepted
- Strong knowledge of cattle production, bovine health, nutrition, genetics, and seedstock operations
- Proven ability to assess situations quickly and make sound operational decisions
- Experience leading teams, providing feedback, and fostering a positive, accountable culture
- Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and stakeholders
- Self-motivated, dependable, and adaptable to changing operational needs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with livestock and operational software systems
What We Do
We Create Value We do more than produce and market semen from high caliber sires. We aim to create value for farmers by striving to understand each farm’s individual needs and goals. Our innovative genetic programs and reproductive services make the difference at the farm level. Using customized programs, specific to each producer's needs, we promise to improve individual herd profitability. We Build Trust Trust is built on the foundation to provide top quality products and services that deliver on their promise. We commit to providing such programs and services every day. Our unique product development testing standards are the most rigorous and accurate in the world, and are the clearest statement of our commitment to gaining your trust. We Deliver Results Our people, who have a passion for the business, can be counted on to deliver beyond expectation. We consistently deliver high impact genetic results and strategies to maximize herd profitability. We provide services to improve each farm's reproductive performance and capitalize on genetic investments. We take our responsibility seriously – to deliver excellence through our products, programs and services that generate profit for the progressive farms we work with around the world.
