HERD MANAGER Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery | North Smithfield, RI Full-Time | Exempt | $70,000 - $80,000 Lead a Century of Dairy Excellence At Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery, we've been producing fresh, local dairy products since 1914. As a fourth-generation family farm, we're proud to care for over 130 Holstein cows while producing the milk used in our farm-fresh products enjoyed throughout Rhode Island. We're looking for an experienced Herd Manager who is passionate about dairy cattle, enjoys leading people, and wants to make a lasting impact on a progressive, family-owned operation. This is more than a herd management position, it's an opportunity to lead, develop a team, and help shape the future of one of New England's most recognized dairy farms. What You'll Do As Herd Manager, you'll oversee the daily health, productivity, and welfare of our dairy herd while leading the farm team and driving operational excellence. Responsibilities include:
What We're Looking For Required Qualifications
Preferred
Why You'll Love Working Here At Wright's, you'll join a team that genuinely cares about its animals, employees, and community. We offer:
Schedule Farming isn't a 9-to-5 job—and our cows don't take weekends or holidays off. This position requires flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and other hours as needed to support the health and well-being of the herd. Dairy operations run 365 days a year, and the Herd Manager plays a vital leadership role in ensuring exceptional animal care every day of the year. Work EnvironmentThis is a hands-on leadership position working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. The role requires working around livestock, agricultural equipment, and farm facilities while maintaining the highest standards of safety and animal care. About Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery For more than 110 years, Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery has remained committed to producing exceptional dairy products while preserving the values of family farming. Our "Cow-to-Customer" philosophy means we oversee every step of the process—from caring for our herd to delivering fresh products to our customers. If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where your expertise, passion, and ideas can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help lead the next generation of dairy excellence at Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery. Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. We maintain a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. |