Animal Production Specialist - Kansas City

Gallagher Group • Kansas City, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

eShepherd, a technology-focused agritech venture backed by Gallagher, develops virtual fencing technology that helps farmers monitor, move, and manage cattle using GPS-enabled, solar-powered neckbands and digital fence lines. The Animal Production Specialist serves as an on-the-ground expert in livestock behavior, animal welfare, and practical farm application. The role works directly with producers to investigate field challenges, conduct on-farm trials, and share practical farming insights with Customer Success and Product teams. Travel is approximately 10–20%, including driving, air travel, and overnight stays within the U.S. and Canada.

Requirements

• Degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Science, Veterinary Science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience working with commercial livestock production, ideally beef and/or dairy grazing systems.
• Strong practical knowledge of livestock behavior and animal welfare.
• Experience working directly with farmers in a technical, advisory, veterinary, research, or production capacity.
• Confidence handling and working around livestock in commercial farm environments.
• Strong investigative and problem-solving skills, including the ability to turn observations and data into practical recommendations.
• Practical, approachable communication style and ability to build credibility with producers.
• Clean, full driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice on livestock behavior, animal welfare, grazing management, and virtual fencing.
• Visit farms to observe livestock and system performance and help customers achieve successful outcomes.
• Investigate complex field issues and develop practical recommendations.
• Plan and conduct on-farm trials and product validation activities.
• Use field learnings to improve customer guidance, training, support practices, and products.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Customer Success, Support, and industry experts.
• Represent eShepherd at field days, customer events, research activities, and industry forums.
• Travel approximately 10–20%, including driving, air travel, and overnight stays within the U.S. and Canada.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Flexible working and travel opportunities
• Career pathways across New Zealand, Australia, the USA, the UK, Europe, and beyond

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level