Employment Opportunities

The Agribusiness Production Manager combines technical knowledge, business acuity, and leadership skills to manage the operations of businesses and organizations involved in the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products and services, including farming, food processing, marketing, and supply chain management.  The Agribusiness Production Manager develops and implements business strategies, budgets and manages finances, makes decisions about buying and selling livestock and crops, oversees production processes and personnel, and adapts to fluctuations and changes in weather, market trends, and regulations.

• Developing and implementing business plans, including strategies for growth, expansion, and profitability
• Overseeing operations, including crop and livestock production, processing, and distribution
• Managing financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Maintaining regulatory compliance and ensuring that the business operates within local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including Tribal Members, suppliers, government agencies,  community organizations, and other Departments
• Hiring, training, and supervising employees, including managing their schedules and workloads
• Implementing sustainable agriculture practices, including conservation, energy efficiency, and waste reduction programs
• Conducting market research and analyzing trends in the agricultural industry to inform business decisions
• Staying informed about new technologies and techniques in the industry, and adapting to new innovations as needed
• Working in a variety of locations, including on-site farm operations, in an office, or in a combination of both, sometimes outside of regular business hours
• Traveling to multiple farm locations, as well as attending industry events and training opportunities
• Spending a significant amount of time outdoors, walking through fields or livestock facilities, or working in inclement weather conditions
• Working in a fast-paced and demanding environment, with multiple tasks and deadlines to manage, while making decisions quickly, sometimes under pressure
• Maintaining communication within and between Departments, as well as follow chain-of-command when addressing problems
• Must adhere to Absentee Shawnee Tribe Personnel Policies and Drug and Alcohol Policies
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Business, Animal Husbandry, and/or Agronomy (or similar) required
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in agriculture related work
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to pass a drug test for pre-employment for the Tribe
• Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License 
• Must be able to meet and maintain eligibility for Absentee-Shawnee Tribe liability insurance requirements
• Must be able to pass a background check 

• Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time
• Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity
• Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
• Occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs)

The Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (AST) is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates. AST will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments.

Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace