Senior Farm Management Support Advisor – Large Scale Farming

Lely

. Serve as a trusted advisor to Lely Centers and dairy producers on farm performance, herd management, labor efficiency, and profitability .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in dairy operations, including herd management and robotic milking systems, while effectively training and advising stakeholders to enhance farm performance and profitability. Proficient in developing actionable recommendations based on data analysis and facilitating educational programs for diverse audiences.

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Dairy Operations ExpertiseRobotic Milking SystemsData Analysis and InterpretationTraining and FacilitationSpanish-Language Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Herd ManagementFarm Performance MetricsRobotic Feeding ProcessesDairy AnalyticsPerformance ReportingOperational RecommendationsFarm Management SoftwareNutrition ManagementReproduction ManagementLabor Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationCoachingRelationship BuildingPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuitePresentation SoftwareVirtual Facilitation ToolsCommunication PlatformsDairy Management Software

Industry Keywords

Dairy ScienceAgribusinessVeterinary MedicineFarm EconomicsLarge-Scale Dairy Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor to Lely Centers and dairy producers on farm performance, herd management, labor efficiency, and profitability
Train, coach, and support Lely Centers in implementing Farm Management Support programs, services, and best practices
Facilitate the transition from traditional to robotic milking and feeding processes
Evaluate robotic dairy operations using herd data, farm performance metrics, facility conditions, milking systems, feeding strategies, and management practices
Develop actionable recommendations and improvement plans aligned with customer goals and business outcomes
Support adoption and optimization of Lely's Milking, Feeding, Manure, and Digital Solutions portfolio
Collaborate with Lely Centers, business teams, and Regional Development Managers to identify performance improvement and business growth opportunities
Develop and deliver educational programs, workshops, presentations, and training events
Build relationships with industry advisors, academia, universities, researchers, and key influencers
Provide progress reports and insights on Lely Center development activities, farm performance trends, customer opportunities, and recommended actions
Contribute to farm management content, tools, resources, and sales support materials for large-scale dairy operations
Model Lely's values, culture commitments, and customer-focused approach

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in dairy science, agribusiness, veterinary medicine, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Minimum of five years of experience providing consulting, advisory, training, or coaching services within the dairy industry
Demonstrated experience working with large-scale dairy operations and robotic milking systems
Experience interpreting herd performance data and translating insights into practical operational recommendations
Spanish-language proficiency is preferred
Experience presenting, facilitating training, and advising stakeholders at all levels of dairy operations, from frontline team members to ownership groups
Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Presentation and virtual facilitation software
Farm and herd management software platforms
Dairy analytics and performance reporting tools
Communication and collaboration platforms
Knowledge of dairy operations, robotic milking systems, herd management, nutrition, reproduction, labor management, and farm economics
Ability to travel approximately 60% domestically and/or internationally
Applicants located outside the Western United States should expect travel requirements exceeding 75%
Ability to work non-traditional hours for some dealer visits and events

Benefits

Comp & perks

Approximately 60% domestic and/or international travel by car or plane
Equal employment opportunities and protection from discrimination and harassment
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities