Mission Description
- To supervise the day-to-day operations of the project yard by ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant receipt, storage, handling and dispatch of project cargo, including breakbulk, containerized, out-of-gauge OOG, heavy lift and hazardous cargo.
Yard Operations Supervision
- Supervise the daily receipt, storage, handling and dispatch of cargo within the project yard.
- Allocate work assignments and coordinate manpower to ensure efficient yard operations.
- Monitor cargo movement and ensure timely loading and offloading activities.
- Ensure optimal yard layout, storage utilization and traffic flow.
Cargo Handling & Equipment Coordination
- Supervise safe handling of breakbulk, containers, OOG cargo, heavy lift equipment and hazardous materials.
- Coordinate lifting operations involving cranes, forklifts and reach stackers.
- Ensure all cargo handling activities comply with approved operating procedures and lifting plans.
Health, Safety, Security & Environment HSSE
- Enforce compliance with company HSSE policies, OSHA requirements and customer safety standards.
- Conduct toolbox talks and pre-task safety briefings.
- Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to Permit-to-Work PTW procedures.
- Report incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions promptly and participate in investigations.
Team Supervision
- Supervise yard personnel and monitor productivity throughout each shift.
- Allocate duties, monitor attendance and manage shift handovers.
- Coach team members on operational procedures and safe work practices.
- Support performance management through regular feedback and performance monitoring.
Inventory & Yard Control
- Ensure accurate identification, storage and tracking of customer cargo.
- Verify cargo against shipping documents during receipt and dispatch.
- Monitor cargo condition and report damages or discrepancies immediately.
- Maintain accurate yard inventory records and location mapping.
Operational Documentation & Systems
- Update Yard Management Systems YMS and operational records accurately.
- Prepare daily operational reports, productivity reports and shift handover reports.
- Maintain complete documentation for cargo movements and equipment utilization.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate daily activities with transporters, project teams, warehouse operations and customers.
- Support customer inspections and cargo verification activities.
- Liaise with maintenance teams to ensure operational equipment availability.
- Housekeeping & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain high housekeeping standards throughout the yard.
Profile
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 4–6 years' experience in yard operations, terminal operations, heavy logistics or project cargo handling.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory role.
- Experience handling breakbulk, OOG, heavy lift or oil & gas cargo will be an added advantage.
- Working knowledge of lifting operations, cargo securing techniques and yard safety practices.
- Familiarity with Yard Management Systems YMS, warehouse systems or cargo tracking platforms is desirable.
