Yard Supervisor - Cargo Examination

Job description / Role

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Coordinate with the reporting manager/supervisor, exam yard for the following
• Yard booking/ planned status report
• Previous day's pending activities (re-examined, repackaging, extra care, etc.)
• Ensure that containers requiring labour stripping and containers requiring equipment for stripping are accurately identified by Foreman/ Gang leader
• Estimate the number of labourers and equipment to be used in each area in coordination with Foreman - Examination area
• Estimate the requirement of external labourers during peak periods and co-ordinate with Superintendent
• Examination Yard for arranging external labourers
• Coordinate with Superintendent - Examination Area & Foreman
• Examination Area for labour and equipment re-allocation during stripping/ repacking activity
• Coordinate with Planning department and ensuring all the booking containers are moved from quay-side to examination area before the container stripping activity is initiated
• Ensure that containers are stripped to the extent possible before arrival of customs
• Ensure safe custody of cargo during the time the cargo is stationed under the supervision of DP world
• Monitor cargo condition, stowage, high value cargo, damage, leakage, loose conditions and hazardous class, etc.
• Ensure yard consolidation is managed by Foreman/ Gang Leader.
• Collect information about containers that are required to be transferred to other yards
• Assist custom officer during inspection if required
• Ensure that container door is closed after repacking without excess and damage
• Ensure that cargo not cleared by customs is covered by tarpaulins
• After inspection, assign labourers for repacking of cargo in coordination with Foreman - Examination area and Gang Leaders
• Ensure that stripping and unpacking time of containers is tracked and is completed within the allocated time frame
• Manage public relations with consignees whenever required
• Give directions to consignees about container locations
• Inform consignees about re - examination, re -strip and other additional charges for loose cargo
• Ensure that consignees are charged for for containers where labour is used for more than 30% of the cargo stripping
• Assist the superior in allocation of labourers for second shift
• Assist superior in identifying containers which are to be repacked, but not cleared, i.e.
• Normal containerized cargo: Lying in the yard for more than 5 days
• Foodstuff and other perishable commodities: Lying in the yard for more than 2 days
• Ensure that there is adequate allocation of labourers for sniffer containers
• Ensure that sniffer containers are stripped as per schedule
• Responsible for safety & discipline in the work area
• Plan, monitor and analyse Operations reports. Prepare log report indicating for their respective areas:
• Number of containers cleared by customs
• Number of containers cleared from scanning
• Number of containers identified for re-examination, re-stripping
• Number of containers on which labour was used (to be charged)
• Number of containers on which equipment was only used
• Provide regular process control checks and initiate and support performance improvement activities
• Any other work deemed fit for structuring of tasks and goals, to achieve high productivity with efficient utilisation of equipment and labour
• Ensure compliance with Fatal Risk Standards
• Ensure compliance with Safe Work Practices
• Ensure compliance with HSE policy

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• Experience in container yard operations
• Mandatory: 3 - 8 years
• Preferable experience in managing large labour force
• Experience in Supervisory role
• Mandatory: 2 - 3 years
• Education: Diploma/ higher Diploma/ Graduate
• Reading and writing skills in English language?
• Fully conversant with sea port safety procedures

About the Company

We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain - from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.

 We deliver these services through an interconnected global network of 181 business units in 64 countries across six continents, with a significant presence both in high-growth and mature markets. Wherever we operate, we integrate sustainability and responsible corporate citizenship into our activities, striving for a positive contribution to the economies and communities where we live and work.

 Our dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 56,000 employees from 140 nationalities are committed to delivering unrivalled value to our customers and partners. We do this by focusing on mutually beneficial relationships – with governments, shippers, traders, and other stakeholders along the global supply chain – relationships built on a foundation of mutual trust and enduring partnership.

We think ahead, anticipate change and deploy industry-leading digital technology to further broaden our vision to disrupt world trade and create the smartest, most efficient and innovative solutions, while ensuring a positive and sustainable impact on economies, societies and our planet.