Ranch Cattle Manager (EH-11020)

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT • Full-time • OR, USA • 6d ago

PLEASE NOTE: We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered. You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.S. positions.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThere is NO closing date on this position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nQUALIFICATIONS:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n- 7+ years of progressive experience in cattle management, ideally with cow-calf, yearling, or feedlot operations.\r\n- Strong knowledge of herd health, genetics, reproduction, and rangeland management.\r\n- Experience leading teams and coordinating multiple operational components.\r\n- Strong herdsmanship, animal husbandry, and horsemanship skills.\r\n- Ability to analyze performance data and make informed management decisions.\r\n- Excellent organizational and communication skills.\r\n- Proficiency with livestock management software is a plus.\r\n- Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Ranch Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may substitute.\r\n- Valid driver’s license; CDL or equipment operation experience is an asset.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nJOB DESCRIPTION:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nHansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a good Ranch Cattle Manager for this Oregon Ranch Operation. Seeking an experienced Cattle Manager to oversee all aspects of our cattle production. This leadership role combines hands-on ranch management with strategic planning, herd health oversight, and team supervision. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in cattle production, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to excellence in ranch operations.\r\n \r\n\r\nKey Responsibilities:\r\n- Supervise and lead day-to-day cattle operations such as feeding, moving, branding, doctoring, calving, weaning, shipping, and marketing.\r\n- Develop and implement herd health and nutrition programs in coordination with veterinarians and nutritionists.\r\n- Monitor herd performance metrics and maintain detailed livestock records, including weights, gains, treatments, and pregnancy rates.\r\n- Plan and manage breeding schedules (natural and/or AI), culling strategies, and herd genetics.\r\n- Direct and supervise ranch hands; recruit, train, and evaluate team members.\r\n- Operate and maintain ranch equipment, fencing, water systems, and working facilities.\r\n- Create and manage operational budgets for feed, labor, equipment, and veterinary care.\r\n- Coordinate with vendors, buyers, processors, and regulatory agencies to ensure an efficient cattle operation.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBENEFITS:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n3 Bedroom House, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, PTO, Vehicle and Stock Trailer, Hay for up to 4 Horses, Possible Relocation Package\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.\r\n\r\nIf you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.\r\n