Terminal Supervisor

The Terminal Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily terminal and container yard operations, ensuring safe and efficient container movements, effective utilization of manpower and equipment, and smooth coordination across all operational activities. Key Responsibilities Terminal & Yard Operations • Supervise daily yard, gate, shuttling, loading and unloading operations. • Ensure proper loading and unloading of containers according to operational plans. • Monitor container stacking, yard utilization and internal movements. • Ensure smooth operational flow and timely truck turnaround. • Minimize unnecessary container re-handling, congestion and delays. Team Supervision • Assign daily duties to operators, clerks, drivers, repair/ground teams and labor. • Monitor team performance and compliance with operational procedures. • Conduct shift briefings and ensure proper handovers. • Support training and development of operational staff. Equipment Coordination • Coordinate the effective deployment of Reach Stackers, RTGs, Top Loaders, Empty Handlers and Forklifts. • Monitor equipment utilization and safe operating practices. • Coordinate with maintenance teams regarding equipment breakdowns and delays. Safety & Compliance • Enforce HSE requirements, PPE usage and terminal safety regulations. • Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings. • Identify unsafe practices and take immediate corrective action. • Report incidents and near misses in accordance with procedures. Coordination & Reporting • Coordinate with shipping lines, customers, transporters, customs and security. • Communicate operational priorities and instructions to shift teams. • Prepare shift, productivity and incident reports. • Monitor operational KPIs, including turnaround time, equipment utilization and container movement accuracy. Requirements • Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management or a related field. • Relevant experience in container terminal, container depot or yard operations. • Previous supervisory experience in a high-volume operational environment. • Strong understanding of container handling and stacking operations. • Familiarity with terminal/logistics systems such as TMS, WMS or SAP. • Strong knowledge of terminal HSE procedures and SOPs. • Good leadership, communication and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work under pressure and manage operational priorities effectively.

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management or a related field. Relevant experience in container terminal, container depot or yard operations. Previous supervisory experience in a high-volume operational environment. Strong understanding of container handling and stacking operations. Familiarity with terminal/logistics systems such as TMS, WMS or SAP. Strong knowledge of terminal HSE procedures and SOPs. Good leadership, communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage operational priorities effectively.

Terminal & Yard Operations: Supervise daily yard, gate, shuttling, loading and unloading operations; Ensure proper loading and unloading of containers according to operational plans; Monitor container stacking, yard utilization and internal movements; Ensure smooth operational flow and timely truck turnaround; Minimize unnecessary container re-handling, congestion and delays. Team Supervision: Assign daily duties to operators, clerks, drivers, repair/ground teams and labor; Monitor team performance and compliance with operational procedures; Conduct shift briefings and ensure proper handovers; Support training and development of operational staff. Equipment Coordination: Coordinate the effective deployment of Reach Stackers, RTGs, Top Loaders, Empty Handlers and Forklifts; Monitor equipment utilization and safe operating practices; Coordinate with maintenance teams regarding equipment breakdowns and delays. Safety & Compliance: Enforce HSE requirements, PPE usage and terminal safety regulations; Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings; Identify unsafe practices and take immediate corrective action; Report incidents and near misses in accordance with procedures. Coordination & Reporting: Coordinate with shipping lines, customers, transporters, customs and security; Communicate operational priorities and instructions to shift teams; Prepare shift, productivity and incident reports; Monitor operational KPIs, including turnaround time, equipment utilization and container movement accuracy.