Ranch Foreman

True Oil•Cheyenne, WY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ranch Foreman oversees operations at the HU Ranch near Cheyenne, Wyoming, with responsibility for economically maximizing the unit’s contribution to True Ranches’ overall profitability. The role plans, monitors, analyzes, and evaluates ranch operations, including irrigation and hay production, in accordance with management direction. It prepares operational reports and records, projects ranch requirements, makes recommendations, implements decisions, identifies and addresses operational problems with management, and coordinates activities with other True Ranches operations. The foreman also purchases authorized supplies, manages ranch housing, and may assist at other units. The position supervises ranch employees, including hiring, placement, training, and performance oversight, and may recommend transfers, salary adjustments, or promotions. Other duties include caring for ranch horses, conducting regular staff safety meetings, and representing the ranch positively in local communities and across the industry.

Requirements

Five years of ranch operations experience, including two or more years in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive experience and a 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 safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
Ability to perform basic computer functions and use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification, or willingness to become certified within six months of employment.
English language fluency, verbal and written.
Acceptable results of a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol test.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Economically maximize the unit’s contribution to True Ranches’ overall profitability.
Plan, monitor, analyze, and evaluate ranch operations, including irrigation and hay production, in accordance with management directions.
Prepare reports and records for management review, including seasonal and monthly cattle inventories and calving, feed, and supplement records.
Project ranch requirements, discuss them with management, make recommendations, and implement decisions.
Direct and coordinate ranch activities and functions using established policies, procedures, and practices.
Identify operational problems, advise management, and work with management to mitigate or eliminate them.
Coordinate ranch activities with other True Ranches operations for efficiency and economy, and provide assistance at other units when needed.
Purchase repair parts, services, materials, and supplies as needed and authorized by management.
Manage ranch housing and discuss needed repairs or maintenance with management.
Care for and maintain ranch horses.
Follow safety policies and procedures and conduct regular safety meetings with staff.
Represent the company and ranch positively in local communities and throughout the industry.
Hire, place, supervise, and train unit employees.
Recommend employees for transfer, salary adjustments, or promotion as appropriate.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.