Yard Supervisor M/F Job AGL

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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