Ranch Foreman

Black Hills Trucking LLC; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

True Ranches LLC in Cheyenne, WY is seeking an experienced Ranch Foreman to lead day-to-day operations on the HU Ranch near Cheyenne. This full-time, on-site role requires strong leadership to supervise staff, oversee irrigation and hay production, and manage housing and safety programs.

You will coordinate ranch activities, prepare reports, and work with management to maximize profitability while maintaining high standards of animal husbandry and ranching practices.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of ranch operations experience including two (2) or more years in a supervisory role; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Extensive experience in animal husbandry, range management, irrigated hay crop production, machinery management and good ranching practices.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Responsibilities

• Economically maximize the unit's contribution to True Ranches overall profitability.
• Plan, monitor, analyze, and evaluate all facets of ranch operations, including irrigation and hay production, in accordance with management directions.
• Prepare reports and records for management review, including seasonal and monthly inventories of cattle, calving, feed and supplement records.
• Direct and coordinate ranch activities and functions, utilizing knowledge of established policies, procedures, and practices.
• Identify operational problems and advise management of their existence and work with management to mitigate or eliminate such problems.
• Coordinate ranch activities with interrelated activities of other True Ranches' operations for optimum efficiency and economy.
• Purchase repair parts and services, and material and supplies as needed and as authorized by management.
• Manage housing at the ranch and address maintenance needs with management.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Reading comprehension

Safety awareness

English fluency

Education

Associate degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

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Ranch Foreman

Full Time Regular Management Cheyenne, WY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1473

This is a full-time, on-site position at the HU Ranch near Cheyenne, Wyoming

About Us:

At True Ranches, we're not just raising livestock — we’re preserving a way of life rooted in tradition, stewardship, and hard work. Spanning generations and thousands of acres across Wyoming, we take pride in doing things the right way—caring for our people, our animals, and the land we call home.

Whether you're riding fence, feeding cattle, or supporting ranch operations, you'll be part of a team that honors Western values and treats you like family. If you're ready to work with purpose and heart, there's a place for you at True Ranches.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

We don’t just offer jobs—we offer a future. As part of the True companies family, you'll enjoy a generous, well-rounded benefits package designed to support your life in and out of work. Benefits include competitive health coverage, dental/vision insurance, up to 4 weeks of vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, company-paid life and disability insurance, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and more. We believe in rewarding hard work and supporting your future.

We take care of our people—because we know they’re the heart of everything we do.

What You'll Do:

• Economically maximize the unit's contribution to True Ranches overall profitability.
• Plan, monitor, analyze, and evaluate all facets of ranch operations, including irrigation and hay production, in accordance with management directions. Prepare reports and records for management review, including seasonal and monthly inventories of cattle, calving, feed and supplement records.
• Project ranch requirements and discuss with management, make recommendations, and implement decisions.
• Direct and coordinate ranch activities and functions, utilizing knowledge of established policies, procedures, and practices.
• Identify operational problems and advise management of their existence. Work with management to mitigate or eliminate such problems.
• Coordinate ranch activities with interrelated activities of other True Ranches' operations for optimum efficiency and economy. Further, at times provide assistance at other units.
• Purchase repair parts and services, and material and supplies as needed and as authorized by management.
• Manage housing at the ranch. If any such housing appears to need repairs and/or maintenance, such needs shall be discussed with management.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Care and maintenance of ranch horses.
• Safety policy & procedures; conduct safety meetings w/ staff on a regular basis.
• Represent the company/ranch within local communities & industry wide, in a positive way.

Supervisory Duties and Responsibilities

• Hire, place, and supervise the unit's employees.
• Work with employees directly and train as needed.
• Recommend employees for transfer, salary adjustments, or promotion as appropriate.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

What We're Looking For:

Required Education, Experience and/or Abilities

• Five (5) years of ranch operations experience including two (2) or more years in a supervisory role; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Extensive experience and solid understanding of animal husbandry, range management, irrigated hay crop production, machinery management and good ranching practices.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Preferred Education, Experience and/or Abilities

• An associate's degree in a related field.

Computer Skills

• Ability to perform basic computer functions and utilize Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification or willingness to become certified within six (6) months of employment.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• English language fluency, verbal and written.
• Acceptable results of a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol test.

True Ranches LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Vets, Disability