Supervisor – Yard Operations job at Continental Container Terminals Ltd (CCTL)

Continental Container Terminals Ltd (CCTL)

Responsibilities or duties

1. Yard Planning, Container Movement, and Gate Coordination

• Develop and implement the daily yard operating plan, ensuring proper sequencing of container receipts, releases, repositioning, and transfers.
• Supervise and direct all container movements in real time, issuing clear and precise instructions to machine operators, yard attendants, and truck drivers.
• Ensure correct positioning and categorization of containers in designated yard locations in line with operational and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with barrier officers and weighbridge operators to maintain smooth and controlled truck flow through the ICD gate and weighbridge.
• Manage and regulate movement of personnel, trucks, and equipment within the yard to ensure order and efficiency at all times.

2. Safety, Coordination, and Operational Control

• Conduct formal yard safety inspections at the commencement of every shift, identifying and addressing unsafe conditions immediately.
• Work closely with Safety Officers to enforce safety standards, regulate yard traffic, and support continuous safety compliance.
• Ensure strict adherence to HSE policies, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements across all yard activities.
• Maintain accurate job cards and ensure all truck and container documentation is properly completed and accounted for.
• Coordinate with the Supervisor – Machine Equipment to ensure timely deployment of the right equipment at the right location.
• Monitor yard operations continuously to minimise congestion, delays, and operational disruptions.

3. Reporting and Accountability

• Prepare and submit comprehensive shift reports detailing operational performance, incidents, equipment utilisation, and key observations.
• Maintain accurate operational records for container movements, yard activities, and personnel coordination.
• Escalate operational issues, delays, or risks in a timely manner for resolution.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of yard operations.
• Develop and implement the daily yard operating plan, coordinating with the Supervisor Operations and TOS to sequence all container receipts, releases, repositions, and transfers.
• Direct and supervise all container movements in real time, issuing precise instructions to Machine Operators, Yard Attendants, and terminal tractor drivers.
• Co-ordinate with Barrier Officers and Weigh Bridge Operators to manage smooth truck flow through the ICD gate and weighbridge.
• Any other tasks assigned.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

REQUIREMENT DETAIL

• Minimum Education Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, or a related field
• Operational Knowledge Strong understanding of yard planning, container handling processes, gate operations, and terminal workflows
• Safety Knowledge Sound knowledge of HSE standards and regulations applicable to industrial and container depot operations
• Systems Proficiency Proficiency in terminal operating systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Leadership Demonstrated ability to supervise teams, coordinate multiple activities, and maintain control in a fast-paced operational environment and ability to execute under pressure.

Experience needed

• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in container terminal, yard, or logistics operations, with at least 3–4 years in a supervisory role

• Develop and implement the daily yard operating plan, ensuring proper sequencing of container receipts, releases, repositioning, and transfers.
• Supervise and direct all container movements in real time, issuing clear and precise instructions to machine operators, yard attendants, and truck drivers.
• Ensure correct positioning and categorization of containers in designated yard locations in line with operational and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with barrier officers and weighbridge operators to maintain smooth and controlled truck flow through the ICD gate and weighbridge.
• Manage and regulate movement of personnel, trucks, and equipment within the yard to ensure order and efficiency at all times.
• Conduct formal yard safety inspections at the commencement of every shift, identifying and addressing unsafe conditions immediately.
• Work closely with Safety Officers to enforce safety standards, regulate yard traffic, and support continuous safety compliance.
• Ensure strict adherence to HSE policies, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements across all yard activities.
• Maintain accurate job cards and ensure all truck and container documentation is properly completed and accounted for.
• Coordinate with the Supervisor – Machine Equipment to ensure timely deployment of the right equipment at the right location.
• Monitor yard operations continuously to minimise congestion, delays, and operational disruptions.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive shift reports detailing operational performance, incidents, equipment utilisation, and key observations.
• Maintain accurate operational records for container movements, yard activities, and personnel coordination.
• Escalate operational issues, delays, or risks in a timely manner for resolution.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of yard operations.
• Develop and implement the daily yard operating plan, coordinating with the Supervisor Operations and TOS to sequence all container receipts, releases, repositions, and transfers.
• Direct and supervise all container movements in real time, issuing precise instructions to Machine Operators, Yard Attendants, and terminal tractor drivers.
• Co-ordinate with Barrier Officers and Weigh Bridge Operators to manage smooth truck flow through the ICD gate and weighbridge.
• Any other tasks assigned.

• Strong understanding of yard planning, container handling processes, gate operations, and terminal workflows
• Sound knowledge of HSE standards and regulations applicable to industrial and container depot operations
• Proficiency in terminal operating systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated ability to supervise teams, coordinate multiple activities, and maintain control in a fast-paced operational environment and ability to execute under pressure.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, or a related field