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Cargo Supervisor Job Emirates

Job Title: Cargo Supervisor
Date Posted: 14/10/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Management
Employer: Emirates
Industry: Logistics
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 27/10/2026

Logistics Jobs, Emirates Jobs. Cargo Supervisor leads cargo shift operations, manages terminal workflows, and enforces safety and quality standards, requires an A-Level Certificate/Diploma and 6+ years cargo operations experience. Full-time role in Nairobi.

Job Purpose:

  • Provide existing and potential customers with a superior and consistent quality service, both directly and in conjunction with GHA. Ensure efficient day to day operations within the location by guiding and directing the team and ensure adherence to EK SkyCargo procedures.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organise and co-ordinate the operational activities to ensure optimal efficiencies and productivity, delegating responsibilities to and controlling subordinate staff and GHA/third party contractors as appropriate.
  • Monitor and oversee the service provided by GHA to ensure it is in line with EK standards, and where there are shortcomings, to address these appropriately and timeously
  • Resolve problems arising such as delays, disruptions, cargo mishandling and transfer cargo in order to minimise cargo off loadings and maximise utilisation of space available.
  • Review, collate and compile the cargo documentation for cargo uplifted on flights in accordance with local regulations and company policies
  • Ensure accurate completion of all post flight activities including dispatch of message, forwarding documentation and completion of station file. Where required, take appropriate action for any irregularities/ discrepancies
  • Investigate and respond to queries, complaints and claims received from internal and external customers in an efficient and timely manner
  • Update and maintain Cargo Systems in order to provide the requisite customer service information, including rate filing and facilitate accurate revenue accounting

Supervisory accountabilities:

  • Motivate, train and give feedback to staff to ensure all tasks are completed on time and to ensure high standard of service is maintained.
  • Undertake various administration functions including rostering of staff, completion of performance appraisals, reordering of stationery as required.
  • Supervise the cargo operations as required to ensure all activities are completed safely and in an efficient manner.
  • Act as the senior in charge where no manager / officer is on duty

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) with at least 6 years experience in a Cargo Operations environment, including at least 4 years Cargo experience in leading a team.

OR

  • Educated to A-Level (or equivalent) with at least 4 years? experience in a Cargo Operations environment, including at least 2 years as a Cargo Agent with previous experience in team leading.

Knowledge/skills:

  • Knowledge of Dangerous Goods regulations and currently holds / has previously held a DG certificate
  • Knowledge of Weight & Balance procedures and Live Animal Regulations
  • PC based skills including Microsoft Word/ Excel/ E-mail
  • Analytical and numeracy skills
  • Fluency in English and the language of the country you are working is essential.

Other job related information

  • Shift pattern
  • The job holder is also responsible for adhering to the relevant health and safety requirements and safe working practices applicable to their employment.
  • Please note that you must have the right to live and work in Kenya

Salary & benefits

  • competitive salary 

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