Operations Supervisor

WR Logistics; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics company in Southampton is seeking a Shipping and Container Operations Supervisor. The role involves supervising a team, overseeing import/export operations, and ensuring compliance and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have experience in maritime logistics and supervisory roles. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a bonus scheme and private medical care.

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 for progression

Qualifications

• Experience in maritime, shipping, or logistics operations.
• Previous supervisory or management exposure.
• Ability to thrive in a busy work environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the team, ensuring engagement and training.
• Oversee import/export operations and cargo documentation.
• Act as liaison with vessel agencies and port staff.
• Monitor vessel turnaround and flag risks or delays.
• Drive operational efficiency and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

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

Supervisory or team lead experience

Working knowledge of CNS, Destin8, or equivalent systems

Ability to work in a busy environment

Job description

Overview

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)

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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