Yard Supervisor

Job description / Role

Job Responsibilities

Supervision of Subordinates
• Organize and supervise the work of the assigned team to ensure that all work within a specific area of the activity is carried out in an efficient manner, which is consistent with operating procedures and policy.
• Provide guidance and on the job training for junior colleagues and conduct knowledge sharing to facilitate achievement of team objectives and completion of tasks in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy.
• Ensure smooth & proper hand over of duties between the relieving shifts in order to maintain smooth operation of the yard.

Yard Management
• Maintain an up to date, complete and accurate register of all cargo movement through the yard.
• Plan the yard work for the next day, ensure work is carried in accordance with the plan, and ensure correct resources (tools, equipment, and personnel) are available to carry out the planned work.
• Plan the storage of cargoes in yard according to instructions received from consignee and customs requirements and in an organized and systematic manner so that all cargoes can be easily access and retrieved.
• Obtain manifests of incoming cargo and ensure acceptability for stowing cargo prior to receiving in the yard to ensure the cargo’s proper storage.
• Inform the Planning regarding cargoes that have been stored in yard for over one month and ensure proper action to be taken so that yard space is optimally used.
• Ensure that hazardous cargoes are being stored in accordance with the requirements of the IMDG segregation table in order to maintain a safe working environment.
• Oversee that all the required document for releasing the cargo such as (custom clearance, delivery order, storage invoices, etc.) in order to ensure compliance with requirement and standard operating procedure.
• Manage the proper coordination between all the personnel in the yard operation so that all operation is carried out effectively and efficiently.
• Oversee any issue or work to be done in relation to yard activity that could hinder the flow of operations and take appropriate action when needed.
• Assign, control and monitor the required manpower\equipment (forklift) needed for yard process so that tasks are completed efficiently and in a timely manner.

Requirements

Qualification
• Diploma
• Relevant years of port operations experience in a similar position
• Knowledge about the port operations.
• Proficiency in English (Must).
• Able to work in Day/ Night Shift.
• Ability to work with key stakeholders through collaboration & teamwork.
• Good computer and Microsoft office skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Regulatory and Compliance awareness.
• Good organizing and planning skills.

About the Company

We know how important people are to a business. We understand what's needed to match highly skilled technical and engineering candidates with some of the largest organisations and engineering projects around the globe. We have supplied talent to the energy, infrastructure, life sciences and IT sectors for over 30 years and we're incredibly proud of our reputation.

Now an international organisation with offices in Europe, Asia, America, Australia, Russia, Africa and the Middle East, we lead the way in supporting worldwide technical and engineering talent and we work with an enviable network of clients. In 2011, we achieved sales of 383 million British Pound.

With more than 4,400 contracted personnel on assignments globally, our position is set to grow stronger as the world looks to develop safer and more sustainable energy resources. The promise of our future lies in our unrivalled insight into the industry: and the talent that works in it.