Port & Heavy Lift Operations Supervisor

FLS Group; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FLS Group is seeking a Port & Heavy Lift Operations Supervisor to oversee project cargo operations at Malaysian ports and field locations. The role is hands-on and field-based, requiring presence on-site to supervise the loading, unloading and transport of heavy-lift and OOG cargo.

You will coordinate between customers, port authorities, terminal operators, stevedores, crane operators, trucking, surveyors and vessel crews, ensuring safety and adherence to lifting plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in port operations, project logistics, heavy‑lift, breakbulk or OOG cargo operations.
• Strong practical experience working at Malaysian ports.
• Good understanding of heavy‑lift and oversized cargo handling.
• Experience coordinating stevedores, crane operators, riggers, trucking companies and other subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of lifting operations and safe cargo handling.
• Ability to read lifting plans, cargo plans and method statements.
• Good knowledge of port safety procedures and operational requirements.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Able to work independently and make decisions in a fast‑moving operational environment.
• Flexibility to support vessel and cargo operations as required, including occasional work outside standard office hours, at weekends or at night when operational needs arise.

Responsibilities

• Attend ports and project sites to supervise day‑to‑day cargo operations.
• Coordinate loading, discharge, shifting, lifting and movement of heavy‑lift and OOG cargo.
• Supervise stevedoring and cargo‑handling activities and ensure operations are carried out in accordance with the agreed method statement and lifting plan.
• Check cargo condition, dimensions, weights, lifting points and relevant cargo documentation.
• Monitor crane, lifting and handling operations and ensure the correct lifting equipment and accessories are used.
• Coordinate the movement of cargo between vessel, terminal, storage area and trucks.
• Ensure cargo is properly positioned, secured and protected during handling and transportation.
• Identify operational issues and resolve them quickly in coordination with the relevant parties.
• Review lifting plans, cargo plans, stowage arrangements and method statements.
• Coordinate with crane operators, riggers, stevedores and heavy‑haulage contractors.
• Verify lifting gear, spreader beams, slings, shackles and other equipment are suitable and available.
• Monitor lifting operations and ensure safe exclusion zones and appropriate controls are maintained.
• Assist with planning and execution of complex lifts and OOG cargo movements.
• Coordinate with vessel crew and terminal personnel during loading and discharge operations.
• Take photographs and maintain detailed operational records and reports.
• Act as the company’s representative at the port.
• Liaise with terminal operators, port authorities and other relevant authorities where required.
• Coordinate with shipping lines, vessel agents, stevedores, surveyors and subcontractors.
• Attend pre‑arrival meetings, toolbox meetings and operational briefings.
• Coordinate permits, access arrangements, equipment, labour and operational requirements.
• Maintain strong working relationships with port and terminal personnel.
• Ensure all operations are conducted in accordance with company HSE procedures and applicable port regulations.
• Conduct or participate in toolbox meetings and pre‑operation briefings.
• Identify unsafe conditions and stop operations where there is an immediate safety concern.
• Monitor compliance with lifting procedures, PPE requirements and exclusion zones.
• Report accidents, incidents, near misses and cargo damage immediately.
• Ensure subcontractors and third parties comply with agreed operational and safety requirements.
• Prepare daily operational reports and cargo handling reports.
• Record cargo condition before, during and after handling operations.
• Maintain photographic records of cargo and operations.
• Record delays, operational issues, damages and additional costs.
• Assist with preparation of Statements of Facts, cargo reports, tally sheets and other project documentation.
• Escalate operational issues and delays promptly to the Project Manager / Operations Manager.

Skills

Port operations

Heavy-lift experience

OOG cargo handling

Stakeholder coordination

Field supervision

Education

Minimum 5 years experience in port operations, project logistics, heavy-lift, breakbulk or OOG cargo operations

Job description

ABOUT FLS GROUP

FLS Group is a leading international logistics and project cargo specialist, with operations across the globe. We excel in project logistics, heavy lift transportation, freight forwarding, warehousing, and engineering-driven supply chain solutions. Our reputation is built on delivering complex logistics with precision, innovation, and reliability.

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for an experienced Port & Heavy Lift Operations Supervisor to oversee and coordinate project cargo operations at Malaysian ports and other field locations. The role is highly hands‑on and field‑based, requiring the individual to be physically present at the port to supervise the safe and efficient handling, loading, unloading and transportation of heavy‑lift, oversized and out‑of‑gauge (OOG) cargo. The successful candidate will act as the company’s on‑site representative, coordinating between customers, port authorities, terminal operators, stevedores, crane operators, trucking companies, surveyors, subcontractors and vessel crews.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Port & Cargo Operations

• Attend ports and project sites to supervise day‑to‑day cargo operations.
• Coordinate loading, discharge, shifting, lifting and movement of heavy‑lift and OOG cargo.
• Supervise stevedoring and cargo‑handling activities and ensure operations are carried out in accordance with the agreed method statement and lifting plan.
• Check cargo condition, dimensions, weights, lifting points and relevant cargo documentation.
• Monitor crane, lifting and handling operations and ensure the correct lifting equipment and accessories are used.
• Coordinate the movement of cargo between vessel, terminal, storage area and trucks.
• Ensure cargo is properly positioned, secured and protected during handling and transportation.
• Identify operational issues and resolve them quickly in coordination with the relevant parties.

Heavy Lift & Project Cargo Coordination

• Review lifting plans, cargo plans, stowage arrangements and method statements.
• Coordinate with crane operators, riggers, stevedores and heavy‑haulage contractors.
• Verify lifting gear, spreader beams, slings, shackles and other equipment are suitable and available.
• Monitor lifting operations and ensure safe exclusion zones and appropriate controls are maintained.
• Assist with planning and execution of complex lifts and OOG cargo movements.
• Coordinate with vessel crew and terminal personnel during loading and discharge operations.
• Take photographs and maintain detailed operational records and reports.

Port & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the company’s representative at the port.
• Liaise with terminal operators, port authorities and other relevant authorities where required.
• Coordinate with shipping lines, vessel agents, stevedores, surveyors and subcontractors.
• Attend pre‑arrival meetings, toolbox meetings and operational briefings.
• Coordinate permits, access arrangements, equipment, labour and operational requirements.
• Maintain strong working relationships with port and terminal personnel.

HSE & Operational Compliance

• Ensure all operations are conducted in accordance with company HSE procedures and applicable port regulations.
• Conduct or participate in toolbox meetings and pre‑operation briefings.
• Identify unsafe conditions and stop operations where there is an immediate safety concern.
• Monitor compliance with lifting procedures, PPE requirements and exclusion zones.
• Report accidents, incidents, near misses and cargo damage immediately.
• Ensure subcontractors and third parties comply with agreed operational and safety requirements.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare daily operational reports and cargo handling reports.
• Record cargo condition before, during and after handling operations.
• Maintain photographic records of cargo and operations.
• Record delays, operational issues, damages and additional costs.
• Assist with preparation of Statements of Facts, cargo reports, tally sheets and other project documentation.
• Escalate operational issues and delays promptly to the Project Manager / Operations Manager.

QUALIFICATION

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in port operations, project logistics, heavy‑lift, breakbulk or OOG cargo operations.
• Strong practical experience working at Malaysian ports.
• Good understanding of heavy‑lift and oversized cargo handling.
• Experience coordinating stevedores, crane operators, riggers, trucking companies and other subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of lifting operations and safe cargo handling.
• Ability to read and understand lifting plans, cargo plans and method statements.
• Good knowledge of port safety procedures and operational requirements.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Able to work independently and make decisions in a fast‑moving operational environment.
• Flexibility to support vessel and cargo operations as required, including occasional work outside standard office hours, at weekends or at night when operational needs arise.
• Enjoys a hands‑on operational environment, with a strong presence at ports and project sites to oversee activities, engage with stakeholders and ensure successful execution in the field.