Yard Supervisor

Description:

• Matric
• Diploma or Certificate in Road and Transport Management, Shipping or related field of study (advantageous)
• 2 - 5 years experience in a container yard or related logistics environment
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Experience in supervising container yards, shuttle truck operations, or straddle carrier movements
• Must be able to work shifts and weekends
• Straddle Carrier / Reach Stacker / Code 10 or 14 licences (advantageous)
• Proficient in inventory management systems and yard management software
• Strong knowledge of container yard operations, equipment, and safety regulations
• Ensure the effective movement, storage, and handling of containers, ensuring correct stacking and placement in line with operational plans
• Monitor incoming and outgoing container traffic, ensuring timely loading/unloading operations
• Supervise straddle carrier movements to support timely and accurate container handling
• Maintain accurate records of container movements and inventory within the yard
• Collaborate with the warehouse and shipping teams to ensure timely and accurate updates of container status
• Ensure the proper use and maintenance of yard equipment such as straddle carriers, shunting trucks & trailers, cleaning equipment & other
• Liaise daily with the PKL P2DC co-ordinators to receive the 24hr Inbound P2DC transport plan for all Import containers as well as the “empty” container outbound plan. (Plan to be communicated at a container split level per transporter)

Requirements:

• Matric
• Diploma or Certificate in Road and Transport Management, Shipping or related field of study (advantageous)
• 2 - 5 years experience in a container yard or related logistics environment
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Experience in supervising container yards, shuttle truck operations, or straddle carrier movements
• Must be able to work shifts and weekends
• Straddle Carrier / Reach Stacker / Code 10 or 14 licences (advantageous)
• Proficient in inventory management systems and yard management software
• Strong knowledge of container yard operations, equipment, and safety regulations
• Ensure the effective movement, storage, and handling of containers, ensuring correct stacking and placement in line with operational plans
• Monitor incoming and outgoing container traffic, ensuring timely loading/unloading operations
• Supervise straddle carrier movements to support timely and accurate container handling
• Maintain accurate records of container movements and inventory within the yard
• Collaborate with the warehouse and shipping teams to ensure timely and accurate updates of container status
• Ensure the proper use and maintenance of yard equipment such as straddle carriers, shunting trucks & trailers, cleaning equipment & other
• Liaise daily with the PKL P2DC co-ordinators to receive the 24hr Inbound P2DC transport plan for all Import containers as well as the “empty” container outbound plan. (Plan to be communicated at a container split level per transporter)