Ranch Business Operations Manager

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Summary: This fractional leadership role focuses on building business infrastructure, finance, and operations for a regenerative livestock operation. Highlights: 1. Fractional leadership role building business infrastructure 2. Focus on systems, finance, and operations leadership 3. Opportunity in a values-driven, growing enterprise Fractional COO / Business Operations Manager 15–25 hours per week initially - Full time considered | On-site presence required Our ranch is a newer regenerative livestock operation in Greene County, Ohio producing grass-fed, grass-finished beef, pastured poultry, lamb, and other pasture-raised products. We are building a premium, direct-to-consumer meat business designed for long-term stability, disciplined growth, and land stewardship. Our production is led by an experienced rancher. We are now seeking a business operator to design and manage all non-farming aspects of the enterprise. This is a fractional leadership role responsible for building the business infrastructure that supports production. This is not a marketing position. This is not a farming position. This is a systems, finance, and operations leadership role. Responsibilities Financial & Administrative Oversight Supervise part-time bookkeeper and payroll Ensure timely, accurate monthly financial reporting Develop SKU-level margin visibility Build and maintain annual budgets and forecasts Track KPIs and deliver concise owner reporting Inventory & Prduction Coordination Build a 12-month rolling slaughter and sales calendar Align processing schedules with demand planning Design inventory tracking systems Reduce volatility and over/under-supply risk Revenue Systems Develop structured sales plans Implement subscription and pre-sale programs Monitor retention, pricing discipline, and sell-through Ensure revenue growth aligns with production capacity Vendor & Infrastructure Management Oversee external vendors (website, marketing, branding) Manage processors and key suppliers Supervise construction and capital improvement projects Evaluate ROI on infrastructure investments eCommerce & Retail Oversight Ensure inventory integration and fulfillment workflows Plan for potential farm store operations Livestock production and grazing management remain under separate leadership. Ideal Background 8+ years experience in operations, general management, or COO-type roles Experience in inventory-driven businesses (food, manufacturing, distribution, CPG preferred) Strong financial literacy and comfort with P&L management Proven ability to build systems in small, growing businesses Calm, structured, low-ego leadership style Interest in long-term, values-driven enterprise building To apply please submit resume and a cover letter as pdfs to the listed email address.