Job Description
Job Overview:
Job Title: Land and Cattle Operations Manager
Department: Farm
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Locations: Nashville, NC
Position Summary:
The Land & Cattle Operations Manager is responsible for the overall management and stewardship of Braswell Family Farms and Mighty Oak Cattle land, cattle, facilities, equipment, and agricultural operations. This position leads livestock and breeding programs, pasture and grazing management, land improvement, facility and equipment maintenance, and the employees supporting these operations. The Manager works closely with the Director of Operations to develop and execute long-term strategies that promote animal welfare, herd improvement, land stewardship, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.
This role is expected to lead with the company’s core values of In This Together, Do The Right Thing, Eggcited About Agriculture, I’m Third, and Grow Where You’re Planted by fostering teamwork and accountability, making decisions with integrity, demonstrating a genuine commitment to agriculture and animal stewardship, serving others with humility, and continually seeking opportunities to improve the operation. Through thoughtful leadership and responsible stewardship of the land, livestock, people, and resources entrusted to the company, the Land & Cattle Operations Manager helps advance the company’s mission to feed the body and soul by building eternal relationships for God’s glory while providing value added feed and egg solutions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Livestock & Herd Management
- Manage all livestock and breeding operations, ensuring high standards of animal welfare, herd health, productivity, and overall care.
- Develop and execute annual cattle management plans in partnership with the Owner, including grazing, breeding and calving cycles, herd genetics, livestock purchases and sales, and long-term herd improvement.
- Oversee daily herd management, including feeding, monitoring food and water, calving, routine health procedures, and assisting the veterinarian with diagnosis and treatment.
- Maintain accurate livestock, breeding, health, and performance records and use data to support herd management and productivity decisions.
- Coordinate the transportation of livestock to markets and other locations using company vehicles and equipment as needed.
Land, Pasture, & Facilities Management
- Lead pasture and grazing management to promote healthy, fertile land and support long-term cattle and land goals, including rotational grazing, forage and food plot management, hay production, and wildlife habitat improvements.
- Oversee the maintenance, repair, construction, and improvement of ranch infrastructure, including fencing, ponds, roads, corrals, water systems, buildings, housing, and other facilities.
- Manage grounds maintenance, landscaping, mowing, herbicide application, ranch beautification, and other land improvement activities at ranch and off-site locations.
- Maintain ranch facilities and grounds in a clean, organized, sanitary, safe, and professional condition.
- Support facility maintenance needs and overflow projects at off-site company locations as needed.
Compost Facilities
- Supervise the intake, sorting, and processing of poultry waste and other organic feedstocks into compost.
- Monitor and control composting parameters (temperature, moisture, aeration) to optimize decomposition and prevent odors or pathogens.
- Manage inventory of raw materials and finished compost to maintain production cycles.
- Coordinate with waste suppliers, poultry farms, and compost buyers to ensure consistent feedstock supply and product distribution. Ensure adherence to environmental regulations, waste management laws, and safety standards for handling poultry waste.
- Implement and maintain safety protocols to protect staff and the environment.
- Test and document compost quality to meet end-use specifications (e.g., nutrient content, absence of contaminants).
Equipment & Operations
- Operate, maintain, and perform basic repairs on ranch vehicles, agricultural equipment, heavy equipment, compost equipment and other machinery, ensuring equipment remains safe and operational.
- Coordinate daily agricultural operations, projects, compost and resources to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to established priorities and standards.
- Operate within established budgets, monitor expenses, and support capital planning for equipment, facilities, infrastructure, and land improvements.
Team Leadership & Daily Operations
- Supervise, lead, and provide direction to agriculture maintenance employees, including assigning work, coordinating daily activities, and monitoring performance.
- Train, coach, and develop team members while maintaining high standards of safety, accountability, professionalism, and teamwork.
- Identify and address operational, safety, equipment, and performance issues in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of livestock operations experience with leadership responsibilities
- Must have CDL class A or B, or able to obtain necessary license within one year of beginning employment in this role
- Must meet company’s driving record requirements to operate company vehicles
- Currently have WPCSOCC Animal Waste Systems Operator’s license, or obtain license within one year of beginning employment in this role
- Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of farm equipment
- Proficient user of computers and various computer systems
- Able to work weekends when needed. This position is on call 24 hours a day for questions and emergencies.
- Ability to safely handle and shoot firearm
- Efficient use of ag equipment for farm and hay operations
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret complex documents such as market data, financial reports, maintenance instructions, and technical manuals. Ability to effectively write reports and communicate via email, in-person or telephone. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to speak Spanish is a definite plus.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to perform complex mathematical functions on spreadsheets to include writing formulas and creating pivot tables. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills
MS Office
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Must have a Commercial Drivers License (Class A or B) and be able to pass DOT physical exam and DOT drug test
- WPCSOCC Animal Waste Systems Operator’s license
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands and fingers to handle, grab, and feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and rarely exposed to caustic chemicals and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Animal Welfare Commitment
Braswell Family Farms is fully committed to providing our animals with a safe and healthy environment, free from abuse and treated humanely in all respects. All employees are obligated by moral duty, Braswell Family Farms requirements (refer to Animal Welfare Policy), and legal obligation to uphold the strictest animal welfare-structured environment and are obligated to report any incidents of abuse, neglect or breach of bio-security for the health and welfare of our animals.
Food Safety and Quality
All employees play a crucial part in ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and maintaining the highest standards of food quality. You must always support food safety initiatives and contribute to a culture of food safety excellence.
Non-Smoking Work Environment
No smoking allowed in workplace, break areas, or on any company property. No smoking in company provided vehicles.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Braswell Family Farms is an equal opportunity employers and will not discriminate against anyone with regard to race, sex, national origin, color, religion, age or any disability, in compliance with Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended, or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Disclaimer: Although this job description lists and identifies the primary duties of the listed position, it is not an exclusive list. As with all positions at Braswell Family Farms , the very nature and diversification of agribusiness requires that all employees remain flexible to cover a wide variety of duties that may need covered.
The Information contained in this job description is not only to inform you of the requirements of this position but will also be used to evaluate your work performance. This will include assisting in a determination of whether or not you will be entitled to certain bonuses and/or raises, and whether or not performance-related disciplinary action would be taken against you.
