King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management
Cattle Ops Manager – MPP
King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management, Billings Metropolitan Area, Montana, United States
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Position Title: Cattle Ops Manager – MPP
Name of Ranch/Business: MPP
Location: Georgetown County, SC; Phillips County, Montana
Position Description: This position is based in the SC low country and requires seasonal travel to central Montana for up to six weeks a year. Both properties are owned by a family that prioritizes management for upland bird hunting (wild bobwhite quail, sharptailed grouse). At the SC ranch, patch-burn grazing is the cornerstone of quail management. In MT, rotational grazing is employed to promote prairie grouse habitat. Deeded land across both properties exceeds 14,000 acres, neither is hunted commercially. The SC herd consists of 240 cow‑calf pairs, yearling heifers, steers, and bulls which are overwintered on property. Grazing is currently leased out in MT. We are seeking a skilled professional who is interested in implementing cow/calf operations that enhance gamebird populations. This is a hands‑on leadership role that requires horseback cattle work, heavy equipment/farm machinery operation, managerial skills as well as knowledge of wildlife ecology.
Qualifications
General livestock operations including horseback cattle work
Heavy equipment operations
Grazing practices for wildlife management
Pesticides application
Computer skills (Excel, Google Earth, onX) and data collection
Prescribed burning and predator management are helpful
Responsibilities
Supervise and lead day-to-day cattle operations such as feeding, moving, branding, doctoring, calving, weaning, shipping, and marketing
Maintain accurate records via cattle inventory and herd manager programs
Train and supervise seasonal ranch hands
Operation of heavy equipment
Establishment and maintenance of solar wells, water sources, firebreaks, and various agricultural practices
Estimated Salary & Benefits Compensation will be informed by experience level but will be from $60,000 – $80,000. Housing is provided as well as a simple IRA retirement plan with 3% match. MPP participates in a bi‑weekly payroll, and each employee must provide direct deposit information. A house located on the property is available for this position with utilities covered, as well as travel to and from Montana.
To Apply Please contact Nat Ruth.
Nat Ruth natruthmpp@outlook.com 843-833-5198
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Temporary
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Ranching
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Cattle Ops Manager – MPP
role at
King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management
Position Title: Cattle Ops Manager – MPP
Name of Ranch/Business: MPP
Location: Georgetown County, SC; Phillips County, Montana
Position Description: This position is based in the SC low country and requires seasonal travel to central Montana for up to six weeks a year. Both properties are owned by a family that prioritizes management for upland bird hunting (wild bobwhite quail, sharptailed grouse). At the SC ranch, patch-burn grazing is the cornerstone of quail management. In MT, rotational grazing is employed to promote prairie grouse habitat. Deeded land across both properties exceeds 14,000 acres, neither is hunted commercially. The SC herd consists of 240 cow‑calf pairs, yearling heifers, steers, and bulls which are overwintered on property. Grazing is currently leased out in MT. We are seeking a skilled professional who is interested in implementing cow/calf operations that enhance gamebird populations. This is a hands‑on leadership role that requires horseback cattle work, heavy equipment/farm machinery operation, managerial skills as well as knowledge of wildlife ecology.
Qualifications
General livestock operations including horseback cattle work
Heavy equipment operations
Grazing practices for wildlife management
Pesticides application
Computer skills (Excel, Google Earth, onX) and data collection
Prescribed burning and predator management are helpful
Responsibilities
Supervise and lead day-to-day cattle operations such as feeding, moving, branding, doctoring, calving, weaning, shipping, and marketing
Maintain accurate records via cattle inventory and herd manager programs
Train and supervise seasonal ranch hands
Operation of heavy equipment
Establishment and maintenance of solar wells, water sources, firebreaks, and various agricultural practices
Estimated Salary & Benefits Compensation will be informed by experience level but will be from $60,000 – $80,000. Housing is provided as well as a simple IRA retirement plan with 3% match. MPP participates in a bi‑weekly payroll, and each employee must provide direct deposit information. A house located on the property is available for this position with utilities covered, as well as travel to and from Montana.
To Apply Please contact Nat Ruth.
Nat Ruth natruthmpp@outlook.com 843-833-5198
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Temporary
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Ranching
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