Duties: Under the direction of the Ceded Strip Manager, carry out day to day forage and cattle operations at the Game Ranch. This includes organizing the crew, maintenance of equipment and infrastructure, as well as forage and cattle production. As a front line leader, a strong safety emphasis for all crew members is a key responsibility of this position. The foreman will report issues, opportunities and needs to the unit manager. Some record keeping in equipment maintenance and forage yields will be required. Further, in consideration of the vision of ownership and management, the foreman will provide strategic input, recommendations for budgeting needs, and operational improvements. The foreman will demonstrate an elevated degree of leadership among the crew to inspire and motivate, thus contributing to a positive, success driven work environment.
Skills: This position requires a highly motivated, visionary individual with a passion for process improvement. Knowledge and understanding of pivot irrigation, forage production including repair and maintenance of haying equipment, regenerative agriculture, intensive grazing management, effective utilization of electric fence and cattle production emphasizing cow herd health and long term development. Mechanical aptitude will be prioritized. Strong horsemanship and considerable stockmanship experience highly preferred.