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Sr. Farm Management Support Advisor

Lely North America- Midwest USA

Organizational context: 

Responsible for the development and execution of Farm Management Support services, ways of working, tooling/applications, compliance, training and alignment of processes in the Regions to evaluate and elevate the overall performance of our Lely Center partners.  The ‘what and when’ is led by the Regional Development Manager within the region.   Spends 80% of time in multi-disciplinary regional team, which includes Area Sales Managers, Regional Service, Milk Quality, and Marketing specialists.

Summary:

The Sr. Farm Management Support (FMS) Advisor will work within the Regional Team taking the What/When direction from the Regional Development Manager to develop, train, coach and advise Lely Center (LC) Dealers and their stakeholders by providing farm, herd, people, and equipment management consultative services to optimize financial well-being and satisfaction of the end-user. The Sr. FMS Advisor will coach and consult the LC on the delivery and execution of professional farm management products and services.  This position requires travel approximately 50-60% of the year domestically and/or internationally via car or plane and some activities may require non-regular working hours for dealer visits and events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Training and support for Lely Centers – Provide comprehensive training and support for Lely Centers on the use of Lely products and best management practices, facilitating the transition of farmers from traditional to robotic milking and feeding processes.
  • Collaboration and Evaluation of Robot Farms – Essential collaboration with Lely Centers to evaluate robot farms, analysis of barn conditions, herd data, milking and feeding practices conducted to create actionable plans aligned with producer’s goals.
  • Education and networking in the industry – Use the position to emphasize the importance of education industry partners about effective practices, as well as networking with academic institutions to foster independent research, while also managing training sessions and events for stakeholders.
  • Support – extends across the full Lely portfolio, including Milking, Feeding, Manure, and Digital Services.
  • Regular progress reports – on Lely Centers and robotic farms provided to Lely North America.
  • Collaboration – with FMS Manager, Regional Development Manager, and Business Teams to help tailor content for regional farm management and sales strategies.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Dairy Science, Agribusiness, or Veterinarian Medicine.  Experienced as dairy consultant in North America and experienced working with robotic dairy operations.  Documented experience as a trainer/consultant/advisor in dairy practices.

Computer Skills:

  • PC-Networking
  • Microsoft Office Suite / Outlook / Presentation Software
  • Variety of Herd Management Software

Key Skills and Abilities:

  • Credible leader and team player, known for inspiring a positive team culture and leading by example.
  • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, effectively adapting style to suit various audiences, whether in-person or via webinars.
  • Focus-oriented approach enhancing planning, prioritization, and time management.
  • Excels in collaboration, providing excellent customer support and building trusting relationships with a diverse range of dairy professionals.
  • Knowledgeable in finance management related to dairy farm operations and comfortable working with large herd management approaches. Strong dairy husbandry skills encompassing a wide range of areas including milking technology,  nutrition, reproduction, and records analysis.
  • Proactive approach to business, demonstrating an ability to enhance efficiency and provide valuable presentations to stakeholders.

Application Procedure:

Complete standard online application for FMS Advisor via HERE including submission of Cover Letter and Resume with an email address, telephone number, and address for both school and permanent residence.

 

Who we are: Vision, Mission, and Core Values

Our Vision:  A sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future in farming

Our Mission: We create innovative solutions that help our customers excel in sustainable milk production to feed the world.

Our Core Values: Lely has 5 core values.  Values that guide us in how we behave in dealing with others.  On the work floor among colleagues, interacting with our customers, at meetings with our business partners, when dealing with the press; independent of place and time we show our values through our actions.

  • Innovation: We change traditions by continuously seeking new ideas for positive change.
  • Passion: We love what we do and are passionate to support our customers.
  • Progress: We grow because our people are motivated to improve and move forward.
  • Respect: Our focus is the well-being of people, animals, and the environment.
  • Honesty: Being truthful and fair is essential in our way of working.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Lely 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.

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