What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ranch Foreman position at True Ranches LLC?
- Economically maximizes unit's contribution to True Ranches overall profitability.
- Plans, monitors, analyzes, and evaluates all facets of ranch operations, including irrigation and hay production, in accordance with management directions.
- Prepares reports and records for management review, including seasonal and monthly inventories of cattle, calving, feed, and supplement records.
- Projects ranch requirements, discusses with management, makes recommendations, and implements decisions.
- Directs and coordinates ranch activities and functions, utilizing knowledge of established policies, procedures, and practices.
- Identifies operational problems and advises management of their existence. Works with management to mitigate or eliminate such problems.
- Coordinates ranch activities with interrelated activities of other True Ranches' operations for optimum efficiency and economy. At times provides assistance at other units.
- Purchases repair parts, services, and materials, and supplies as needed and as authorized by management.
- Manages housing at the ranch. If any such housing appears to need repairs and/or maintenance, such needs shall be discussed with management.
- Care and maintenance of ranch horses.
- Safety policy & procedures; conducts safety meetings w/ staff on a regular basis. (No less frequently than monthly)
- Must represent the company/ranch within local communities & industry wide, in a positive way.
- Hires, places, and supervises unit's employees.
- Works with employees to direct and train as needed.
- Recommends employees for transfer, salary adjustments, or promotion as appropriate.
- Disciplines and terminates employees if necessary.
- Directs personnel from other units temporarily assigned to Foreman's Unit.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Five (5) years of ranch operations experience including two (2) or more years in a supervisory role; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
- Extensive experience and solid understanding of animal husbandry, range management, irrigated hay crop production, machinery management and good ranching practices.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
- Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification or willingness to become certified within six (6) months of employment.
- English language fluency, verbal and written.
- Acceptable results of a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol test.
This is a full-time position with a competitive wage, 100% funded profit sharing plan, vacation, family health plan, dental insurance, vision insurance, basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, identity theft protection benefit, short term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) - Roth and Traditional with employer match and incentives.
True Ranches LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Vets, Disability.
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