Ranch manager job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Example ranch manager requirements on a job description
Ranch manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in ranch manager job postings.
Sample ranch manager requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Business or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in ranch management.
- Thorough knowledge of animal husbandry, breeding and nutrition.
- Ability to effectively manage staff and resources.
- Experience in budgeting, record keeping, and financial management.
Sample required ranch manager soft skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail, highly organized and results-driven.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Ranch manager job description example 1
Murray ranch manager job description
- Competitive Salary (Depends on Experience)
- Variable Compensation
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid Paternity Leave
- Paid Maternity Leave Longer Than 8 Weeks
- 401K - company match
- PTO
Location:
Bedias, TX
Type of Position
: Direct Hire
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for wildlife and livestock management, habitat modification, and maintenance.
- Determine types or quantities of livestock to be raised, according to factors such as market conditions, federal programs, or incentives.
- Assist with managing the breeding or raising of stock, such as cattle or wild game using recognized breeding practices to ensure stock improvement.
- Monitor breeding activities to ensure adherence to all regulations or standards.
- Monitor pasture or grazing land use to ensure that livestock are properly fed or that conservation methods, such as rotational grazing, are used.
- Inspect ranch structures, such as buildings, fences, or roads, ordering repair or maintenance activities, as needed.
- Inspect ranch equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Responsible for scheduling and implementation of ranch activities.
- Maintain coordination and compliance with strategic partners and 3rd party providers.
- Negotiate with buyers for the sale, storage, or shipment of livestock.
- Select and purchase machinery, equipment, livestock, or supplies, such as feed.
- Supervise the construction of ranch structures, such as building, fences, wells, or roads.
- Direct livestock waste recycling operations.
- Demonstrate or explain working techniques, practices, or safety regulations to ranch workers.
Requirements:
- College degree in a business or agricultural discipline preferred
- 4+ experience in ranch management, management, agribusiness or science or related field
- Management experience: Must possess strong communication, organization, and general leadership abilities
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024