General Manager

position TITLE:   General Manager 

LOCATION:     Klamath County, Oregon or Central Oregon 

COMPENSATION:                          Salary depends on experience  

BONUS POTENTIAL:       Discretionary bonus eligible 

ABOUT THE COMPANY 

PFC Resources LLC is a natural resources holding company based in Oregon’s Upper Klamath Basin. PFC focuses on natural resource management, emphasizing the restoration of critical ecosystem services on private working lands while maintaining active agricultural operations. We own and manage over 20,000 acres of deeded lands and leases on an additional 49,000 acres in the Upper Klamath Basin.  

ABOUT THE POSITION 

The General Manager will oversee and coordinate operations across multiple ranches and more than 20,000 deeded acres including cattle operations, agriculture, leasing, restoration, and seasonal recreation activities. The General Manager will work closely with PFC staff to oversee and coordinate ranching, restoration, and property management work and timelines with the other initiatives at the ranches. Supporting these undertakings will require managing project timelines, overseeing people, and implementing operational processes with financial, administration, risk mitigation, and hands-on labor components.  The General Manager will manage and further develop a team that includes ranch operations, restoration project management, regular financial operations. 

CORE RESPONSIBLITIES: 

Ranch Operations  

• Lead on ranch operations planning and budgeting for each property, including grazing, restoration, and capital improvement plans
• Work with Ranch Managers to develop annual land management plans for each property
• Ensure quality standards across all operations, including cattle operations, fencing, grazing, and water use
• Work collaboratively with team members to create a long-range plan for cattle and agricultural initiatives that ensures continued fiscal health and supports future growth
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including understanding and managing property water rights

Oversight of Restoration Planning and Implementation 

• In coordination with restoration team, provide management oversight for restoration project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Provide management support for the development and implementation of small and large-scale ecological restoration projects on properties
• Coordinate between agricultural operations and restoration planning and timelines

Leadership & Team Management 

• Oversee and manage Ranching, Restoration and Admin teams located across multiple locations; Cultivate a culture that embraces teamwork, integrity, seamless communication, accountability, and high morale

Partner Liaison 

• Develop, establish, and foster positive and respectful relations with the Ranch’s neighbors, project partners, agencies, and community members
• Establish and maintain relationships with the grazing allotment owners, Klamath Tribes, lessees, guests, County, fire department, roads coordinator, and others

Safety and Maintenance 

• Oversee safety program for employees and guests, including maintaining first aid equipment
• Oversee development of fire prevention and burning plans
• Oversee comprehensive equipment repair and maintenance program

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school diploma required, BA/BS or coursework in agriculture or related field a plus
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant industry experience in agriculture, ranch management, irrigation and water management, with ability to oversee livestock
• Direct experience with conservation, regenerative agriculture, or implementing other principles of land stewardship and ecological conservation is desired
• Ability to work collaboratively is preferable to deep expertise in any ranch function, though past experience managing in a ranch or similar setting is required.
• Experience creating and managing ranch/agricultural operating budgets
• Respect for and comfort with working with broad range of co-workers, partners, and agencies
• Proven managerial leadership and management expertise

Location & On-Site Requirements 
This role requires consistent, hands-on leadership and regular in-person presence at our ranch operations in the Klamath Basin, Oregon. While on-site housing is not required, the role requires a person to reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to the surrounding region to ensure reliable and ongoing operational oversight.