Supervise, plan and coordinate activities of unit employees engaged in the management of a cattle unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of monthly cattle inventory, weekly planning sheet, branding reports, weaning reports, vaccination reports, rainfall reports, weekly time sheets, monthly mileage reports, field data collection (calving, weaning, yearling and unit P.O.’s, etc.) and other reports as required and as may be assigned by the Asst. Area Manager for Cattle Operations.
• Understands (and has access to) and strictly adheres to all supplemental feeding and mineral programs, herd culling criteria, herd health protocols, etc. for all classes of cattle and quarter horses in the unit’s care.
• Strictly adheres to King Ranch “Cattle Calendar” for supplementation, vaccination, weaning, breeding season, marking/branding, and all other cattle activities. Informs supervisor beforehand of any variation from this schedule. Abides by sanitary measures as outlined in the herd health protocols.
• Works with Asst. Area Manager to schedule workings and shipments in an efficient and timely manner that allows Units to help each other when needed.
• Understands King Ranch “value added” programs such as BQA, age and source verification, etc. and abides by the requirements and record keeping.
• Abides by King Ranch Animal Welfare and Environmental policy guidelines.
• Adheres to predetermined maintenance/repair schedules for vehicles and equipment. Ensures all equipment is taken care of, is maintained in a safe and clean manner, and is used safely and appropriately.
• Performs normal maintenance/repair in timely manner for saddles/tack, fences, corrals, water troughs, other assigned assets (horse stalls, barns). Understands and abides by King Ranch Water Facilities Standards guidelines.
• Inspects water facilities on a minimum weekly basis and schedules maintenance /repair in timely manner for windmills and water facilities. Understands that water is the most basic need of cattle and can have dire consequences if not managed properly.
• Takes primary responsibility for the safety and actions of cowboys who are his/her direct reports, as well as ensures that all policies of King Ranch are obeyed and followed.
• Takes primary responsibility for range cattle body condition score and production of those cattle inventoried in his/her unit. Has the attitude (and instills it in his cowboys) that the livestock in his/her care take precedence and come first.
• Monitors and evaluates both cattle body condition score and range condition on an ongoing basis. Informs supervisor of any potential problems in this area so that pro-active steps can be taken and proposes corrective actions.
• Understands and abides by budgeting process and spending policies of King Ranch. Has working understanding of monthly financial statements.
• Understands all production parameters such as pregnancy %, weaning %, lbs. weaned per cow exposed, calf breakeven and cow cost, remnant percentage and other production parameters and their effects on their Units profitability.
• Weather taken into account, takes primary accountability for profitability of his/her unit.
• Maintains assigned work areas in a neat and clean condition and in safe operating order.
• Oversees and implements horse care, vaccinations and treatment as assigned in the Horse care guidelines.
• Has a “Safety First” Attitude and instills it in employees.
• Monitors, reports, and corrects safety concerns. Performs and assists with accident investigations according to the KR Safety Policy. Complies with KR Safety Policies and guidelines as may be amended from time to time.
• Performs assigned training and participates in meetings, seminars, etc. as may be instructed from time to time.
• “Eyes and ears” of Management on unit. Reports promptly any theft, inventory shortages, breach of security, environment or safety concerns (contractor activities, unauthorized persons on ranch, poaching/game violations, etc.), factors affecting moral or employee job satisfaction, or other issues which might affect King Ranches ranching operations. Gives supervisor adequate warning if there is the potential loss of an employee.
• Reports/Recommends repairs to roads, fences, bump gates, equipment, facilities, etc. on an as needed basis.
• Reports to his/her superior in a timely fashion any open gates, missing or open locks, or any other issues that are a safety, production, or security concern.
• Takes primary responsibility for immediately repairing any breach of fencing/gate integrity which might allow cattle to mix or go missing.
• Works with Asst. Area Manager on operational and capital budgeting process, including recommendations as to units needs in the way of equipment, facilities, fencing, watering, etc.
• Manpower Development/Supervision - leads by example, motivates, trains, disciplines in timely manner without being overbearing and insures employee compliance with ranch policies and procedures. Is not verbally or physically abusive in any way.
• Treats all employees fairly and provides adequate time off and a quality work experience.
• Understands and abides by the King Ranch Grazing Management system, including willingness to maximize AUs on his/her unit as are feasible under current conditions. Understands and can explain the concept of fixed cost allocation and how it affects profitability based on actual animal units on his/her unit.
• Willingness to implement cost controls when and where appropriate. Understands and abides by budgeting process.
• Ability to explain any variance from anticipated results in either financial reports, inventories, or production parameters.
• Treats all lessees and other stakeholders with courtesy.
• Avoids conflicts and reports immediately to supervisor any issues which might arise from time to time with other employees or with other stakeholders.
• Assist Wildlife or other Departments when requested through your Asst. Area Manager.
• Ability and willingness to conduct prescribed burns. Maintains Private Burn certification under Texas Department of Agriculture.
• Personnel - promptly reports disciplinary problems to Asst. Area Manager, assures high accomplishment rate, starts work promptly each day with no more men than needed for each job (can accomplish multiple tasks with current staff).
• Submits weekly planning sheets to Asst. Area Manager, involves employees in planning and reports results.
• Assures policy compliance, growth of employees, and training requirements are met.
• Sets priorities with the attitude that “take care of the cattle and the cattle will take care of us”.
• Adheres to developed plan.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

• Prefer a minimum of a bachelor's degree in animal science or a comparable field of study.
• On the job experience which equates knowledge gained through formal education will also be considered in the evaluation of an individual’s qualifications.
• Prior cattle and/or ranch management experience.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• Has a sense of urgency in addressing problems.
• Ability to follow up and follow through.
• Possess interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have a “Can Do” attitude.
• Represents company image in a positive light.
• Communicates upper management decisions in a positive and professional manner.
• “No surprises” Keeps supervisor informed of important circumstances.
• Does not fix blame or rationalize weaknesses.
• Works well with other Units and Divisions.
• Must be pregnancy test certified.
• Must be horse trainer certified.
• Possess other skills as needed for position and/or as assigned by Area Manager.

· Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing, the ability to be an approved driver for the company and to safely operate vehicles.

• Requires the ability to read, write, understand and follow instructions in English and/or Spanish.
• Must be able to perform mathematical equations in the calculation and estimation of various position responsibilities.
• Must have working knowledge of cattle management and care.
• Required to lift, push, pull the equivalent of 50 + pounds on a regular basis.
• Must be able to handle, saddle, ride horses, often in difficult work situations without danger to self or others.
• Work out of doors much of the time with exposure to the elements including temperature fluctuation, rain, wind and dust. Must be physically mobile enough to climb/jump fences/corrals and evade cattle when working them.
• Must be able to ride horseback during workday, and consecutive days if needed.
• Must be proficient in use of a personal computer and applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be able to safely operate equipment in the management of cattle and fence repair such as tractors, augers, cube buggies, forklifts, etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: (IF APPLICABLE)

• Supervise, plan and coordinate activities of unit employees engaged in the management of a cattle unit.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS (Lifting, Bending, Stretching, etc.)

• Required to stand, walk, sit, type, use a calculator and a computer.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move 50+ pounds.
• Required to spend considerable amount of time outdoors.
• Will be subject to heat and cold.
• Will be required to travel via automobile and plane.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ranching operation located in South Texas.
• Work is performed outdoors in various locations on the ranch.
• Requires exposure to all temperature and weather extremes (i.e., heat, rain, wind, cold and dusty conditions), moving equipment, loud noises, wetness, dust, smoke fumes, requires riding and exposure to animal dander and fluids, walking on soft muck and hard and uneven surfaces.
• The demands and expectations that must be met by an employee are those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation, as listed in the job description.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

• Must be a team player who is willing to cooperate with others.
• Must be able to accept corrective criticism from supervisor.
• Must be willing to take on a variety of assignments as assigned by management on an as-needed basis within the department and within other areas of King Ranch if necessary.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

BENEFITS

• On-Site Housing
• Significant Percentage of Electricity Expense
• 401K
• 401K Matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Employee Hunting and Fishing Club

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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