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.
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.
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