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Beef Northwest Feeders LLC

Cattle Manager

Boardman, OR · On-site

The Cattle Manager will be directly responsible for care and health of all feedyard cattle, as well as all activities relating to cattle including transmittal of appropriate paperwork. The cattle ...

Simplot

Range Cowboy 1 Cow Calf

ID · On-site

Summary Supports the Ranch Manager and Staff Veterinarian in the daily care, health management, and handling of range cattle within cow-calf operations. Performs a variety of livestock, pasture, and ...

Simplot Company

Range Cowboy 1 Cow Calf

Grasmere, ID · On-site

SummarySupports the Ranch Manager and Staff Veterinarian in the daily care, health management, and handling of range cattle within cow-calf operations. Performs a variety of livestock, pasture, and ...

Simplot

Range Cowboy 1 Cow Calf

Grasmere, ID

Summary Supports the Ranch Manager and Staff Veterinarian in the daily care, health management, and handling of range cattle within cow-calf operations. Performs a variety of livestock, pasture, and ...

Farm Systems

Seedstock Cattle Supervisor

Meriden, WY · On-site

Oversee all seedstock cattle operations, including feeding, processing, data collection, and inventory management. * Execute cattle processing activities such as sorting, tagging, measuring, and ...

Leoterra Development

Cattleman

Kernersville, NC · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

Cattleman Location: Kernersville, NC Employment Type: Full-Time Position Summary We are seeking a ... herd management practices * Experience operating agricultural equipment and ranch tools

LeoTerra Development Inc.

Cattleman

Kernersville, NC · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

Cattleman Location: Kernersville, NC Employment Type: Full-Time Position Summary We are seeking a ... herd management practices * Experience operating agricultural equipment and ranch tools

Leoterra Development

Cattleman

Kernersville, NC · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

Cattleman Location: Kernersville, NC Employment Type: Full-Time Position Summary We are seeking a ... herd management practices * Experience operating agricultural equipment and ranch tools

Urus

Seedstock Cattle Supervisor

Meriden, WY · On-site

Oversee all seedstock cattle operations, including feeding, processing, data collection, and inventory management. * Execute cattle processing activities such as sorting, tagging, measuring, and ...

Urus Group LP

Seedstock Cattle Supervisor

Meriden, WY · On-site

Oversee all seedstock cattle operations, including feeding, processing, data collection, and inventory management. * Execute cattle processing activities such as sorting, tagging, measuring, and ...

American Foods Group

Cattle Driver

Gibbon, NE · On-site

All cattle must be inspected by I.I.C. (Inspector in charge) * Move to pen * Move cattle from pens to chute * Check water in pens and feed if necessary * Move cattle through the chute into the ...

AgSource

Seedstock Cattle Supervisor

Meriden, WY · On-site

Oversee all seedstock cattle operations, including feeding, processing, data collection, and inventory management. * Execute cattle processing activities such as sorting, tagging, measuring, and ...

AgSource

Seedstock Cattle Supervisor

Meriden, WY

Oversee all seedstock cattle operations, including feeding, processing, data collection, and inventory management. * Execute cattle processing activities such as sorting, tagging, measuring, and ...

J Bar III

Ranch General Manager

Hilger, MT

This defines the General Manager (GM) role at Box Elder Ranch. It is intended to create full ... The GM at Box Elder is a team leader overseeing operations for the ranch divisions which are Cattle ...

American Foods Group, LLC

Cattle Driver

Gibbon, NE · On-site

$21.75/hr

All cattle must be inspected by I.I.C. (Inspector in charge) * Move to pen * Move cattle from pens to chute * Check water in pens and feed if necessary * Move cattle through the chute into the ...

AgSource

Seedstock Cattle Supervisor

Meriden, WY · On-site

Oversee all seedstock cattle operations, including feeding, processing, data collection, and inventory management. * Execute cattle processing activities such as sorting, tagging, measuring, and ...

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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for cattle ranch manager in the United States is $54,276.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $67,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Cattle Ranch Manager oversees the daily operations of a cattle ranch, ensuring livestock health, pasture management, and overall farm efficiency. Responsibilities include feeding, breeding, healthcare, hiring and managing ranch hands, and maintaining equipment. They also handle financial planning, budgeting, and compliance with agricultural regulations. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and knowledge of cattle and pasture management are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cattle Ranch Manager position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Cattle Ranch Manager, a candidate needs expertise in livestock management, pasture maintenance, animal health, and agricultural business operations, often backed by a degree in animal science or agriculture. Familiarity with ranch management software, budgeting tools, and certifications such as beef quality assurance are valuable assets. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication are important soft skills for managing teams and coordinating daily operations. These skills ensure efficient ranch operations, healthy livestock, and sustained profitability in a dynamic agricultural environment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Cattle Ranch Manager?

A Cattle Ranch Manager typically oversees all aspects of herd care, including feeding, health monitoring, breeding, and pasture rotation. Daily responsibilities can also include supervising ranch hands, maintaining equipment and facilities, managing supply inventories, and keeping detailed records for regulatory compliance. Collaboration with veterinarians, suppliers, and sometimes buyers is common, alongside planning for seasonal challenges like calving or drought. The role requires adaptability, as priorities may shift based on weather, livestock needs, and market trends, making each day varied and engaging.
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Cattle Manager

Cattle Manager

Beef Northwest Feeders LLC

Boardman, OR • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Description:

The Cattle Manager will be directly responsible for care and health of all feedyard cattle, as well as all activities relating to cattle including transmittal of appropriate paperwork. The cattle manager will lead and work with the pen riders and custom processing crew. Supervises employee adherence to company policies and prepares employee performance reviews of cattle department

employees. They will be responsible for assisting all medicine and processing pharmaceuticals and supply inventories, including, product usage, and inventory control. They will work closely with the Yard Manager, Assistant Manager, Feeding Supervisor,

Maintenance Supervisor, and consulting veterinarian.


Specific Job Functions:

Essential

  • Supervises cattle movements including movements from home pasture to hospital, pasture backs. Supervises reconciliation of the hospital.
  • Supervises veterinary treatment of sick cattle by Cattle Doctor and treatment entry into the vet computer system. Oversees treatment regimes, cattle health, and sick animal recovery.
  • This position will be boots on the ground, leading and communicating with the teams to meet day to day operational goals.
  • Oversee and support when shipping and receiving cattle. Evaluates condition, type and background of cattle and writes receiving forms. Communicates cattle receiving’s to all affected feedyard staff.
  • Prepares processing work order and schedules processing of cattle with processing crew.
  • Transmits daily or supervises the transmission of all cattle activity paperwork to the Cattle Analyst including receiving paperwork, pen movements and pen pulls, shipments, and death notices.
  • Supervises pen riders and daily cattle checks.
  • Communicates needed repairs and maintenance to the Yard Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Coordinates with the Feeding Supervisor regarding feed schedules and cattle movements.
  • Prepares weekly medicine and processing supplies order, counts inventory at month end and prepares inventory reconciliation.
Requirements:

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years’ experience working in feedyard, ranching or similar cattle experience
  • Ability to identify and diagnose sick cattle
  • Must be a team-oriented player
  • Must be self-motivated
  • Able to lead and direct people to achieve operational goals
  • Proven horsemanship and stockmanship experience
  • Provide 2 to 3 good horses to utilize on the yard

Compensation: We offer a very competitive wage and excellent benefits that include family health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k match and paid vacation.