Description:
Duties & Responsibilities
- Supervise all operational activities during the shift, including vessel loading/unloading and yard movements
- Allocate berthing positions in collaboration with yard planners and oversee safe docking procedures
- Direct and coordinate a team of up to 100 workers, including shift supervisors, foremen, operators, and dockers
- Monitor and optimise the use of equipment and labour to ensure timely and safe execution of cargo handling
- Manage delivery operations and warehouse coordination
- Conduct regular checks on work quality, safety, and compliance with standard operating procedures
- Liaise with key stakeholders such as shipping agents, consignees, surveyors, port authorities, and service providers
- Identify bottlenecks and propose improvements as part of a lean and continuous improvement mindset
- Perform limited administrative tasks including reviewing packing lists, stowage plans, and documentation control
Experience and Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 yearsâ?? experience in maritime, port, or terminal operations
- Proven supervisory or team leadership experience in high-volume operational settings
- Solid exposure to breakbulk, RoRo (roll-on/roll-off), and project cargo environments
- Ability to work outdoors and lead hands-on operations over extended periods
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Terminal Operating Systems (Navis, MTN, EXB) is an advantage
- Fluent in English (minimum B2 level); Arabic is a plus
- Bachelorâ??s degree or equivalent relevant qualification preferred
Salary
- â?¬5,000 â?? â?¬6,000 per month (netto), inclusive of shift allowance (paid 12 times per year)
- Performance-based bonus up to 1 monthâ??s salary, linked to operational results and attendance
30 Jul 2025;
from:
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