Operations Supervisor

Shipping and Container Operations Supervisor

Location: Southampton

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000pa (DOE)

Are you an experienced Operations Supervisor or Team Lead with a background in Container Operations for a UK based Shipping Line? Are you looking to advance your career for an established and highly regarded Global Logistics Company? This role could be excellent for you!

Working Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30am – 17:30pm)

Package Benefits:

• Bonus Scheme

• Private Medical Scheme

• Pension – 13% after 2 years

• Income Protection

• Life Assurance

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

• Excellent training programme.

• Opportunities and encouragement for progression within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support the team, ensuring engagement, training, and effective workload distribution.

• Oversee import/export operations, cargo documentation (CNS/Destin8), manifests, and port clearance.

• Act as primary liaison with vessel agencies, stevedores, and port staff; attend vessels on arrival to resolve issues and ensure compliance.

• Monitor vessel turnaround, resources, and communications; flag risks or delays to stakeholders.

• Drive operational efficiency, control costs, and ensure regulatory and safety compliance (including dangerous goods).

Requirements:

• Experience in maritime, shipping line, port agency, or logistics operations

• Previous supervisory/team lead/management exposure.

• Working knowledge of CNS, Destin8, or equivalent cargo documentation systems.

• Ability to thrive in a busy work environment.
  

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