Cargo Superintendent (CSI) Southampton, England
Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Full Time
Southampton, England
42800 - 52017 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Overview:
We currently have a vacancy for a Cargo Superintendent (CSI). The position will be based in Southampton, UK.
- Under the directon of Vessel Services Manager, ensure all activities associated with the turn-around of the vessels are undertaken in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
- Managing cargo operations, maintain quality cargo handling procedures and damage prevention in accordance with WW’s processes and instructions.
- Ensure all KPI’s are met, including but not limited to, meeting carriers cargo handling procedures; achieving units per hour; and carrying out these responsibilities to within the prescribed deadlines and costings.
Essential Competences
- Positive attitude to work.
- Leading by example.
- Commercial mindset/ability to recognise opportunities to enhance the productivity of vessel operations and the wider department.
- Able to work under pressure and to strict vessel sailing deadlines.
- Meet changing priorities and business needs in a positive and flexible manner.
- Meticulous and data driven – high level of data input accuracy is essential.
- To be able to direct staff as appropriate, set tasks and measure performance.
- Able to deal with conflict in the workplace and use the appropriate channels to effectively resolve these issues.
- Have a flexible attitude to work times and work arrangements to ensure operations are successfully completed.
- Able to problem solve, use lateral thinking to overcome challenges in a dynamic working environment.
- Strong organization, administrative and inter-personal skills.
- Ability to understand, accept and enjoy cultural differences.
Knowledge and Skills
- Previous experience of CSI, Vessel Supervisor or Senior Operations role.
- Leadership/management experience.
- Knowledge in all aspects of rules and regulations associated with carrying out the duties outline in RA/SSOW and SOP’s.
- Skilled in being able to communicate effectively both using verbal and written communications.
- High level of computer literacy
- Full clean driving Lance
- Good knowledge about applicable IT-Systems (SPS, SAGA, Basware, COGNOS 8, VOP, iTOMs scanning, etc.)
- Knowledge of work practices for Stevedores and labour (including labour ordering and capabilities)
Education/Qualifications
- At least 5 years experience of working within the port industry, preferably on RoRo operations.
- Industry related degree is preferable but not essential
- Managing Safely at Work, IOSH Certifications would be a distinct advantage
- Overall management responsibility for the safe, effective and timely loading and discharge of WW and third-party vessels.
- On day before vessel working operations compile cargo information for loading and discharging activities and pre-plan for most efficient turn-around of vessel.
- Discuss with the Vessel Supervisor these arrangements and ensure they check and familiarise themselves as to the nature and location of the cargo to be loaded/discharged.
- Calculate the required resources - equipment via the Fleet Coordinator and labour via the Labour Coordinator.
- Ensure that Vessel Loading and Discharging Operating procedures are in line with company and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure all Safety briefings and equipment checks are carried out by the Vessel
- Supervisors prior to commencement of activities.
- Compile final preparation pack prior to start of vessel as possible to make sure the latest information is used.
- Discuss with Chief Mate on outset of operations latest cargo info and agree discharge/loading requirements.
- Monitor progress of vessel operations and adjust accordingly if not going according to plan.
- Accurately keep up to date all information as required by various parties and inform them of progress.
- Ensure all accident, injury or damage reporting procedures are adhered to.
- Undertake any D&A testing as required and ensure all company procedures are strictly followed. Conduct preliminary investigations in a timely manner so as all evidence can be recorded.
- On completion of operation ensure all Documentation and reports are completed accurately, on time and to expected quality standards.
- Monitor the stevedore operations and performance throughout to improve cargo-handling methods, ensure compliance with WW standards, and make operations more cost effective.
Essential Competences
- Positive attitude to work.
- Leading by example.
- Commercial mindset/ability to recognise opportunities to enhance the productivity of vessel operations and the wider department.
- Able to work under pressure and to strict vessel sailing deadlines.
- Meet changing priorities and business needs in a positive and flexible manner.
- Meticulous and data driven – high level of data input accuracy is essential.
- To be able to direct staff as appropriate, set tasks and measure performance.
- Able to deal with conflict in the workplace and use the appropriate channels to effectively resolve these issues.
- Have a flexible attitude to work times and work arrangements to ensure operations are successfully completed.
- Able to problem solve, use lateral thinking to overcome challenges in a dynamic working environment.
- Strong organization, administrative and inter-personal skills.
- Ability to understand, accept and enjoy cultural differences.
Knowledge and Skills
- Previous experience of CSI, Vessel Supervisor or Senior Operations role.
- Leadership/management experience.
- Knowledge in all aspects of rules and regulations associated with carrying out the duties outline in RA/SSOW and SOP’s.
- Skilled in being able to communicate effectively both using verbal and written communications.
- High level of computer literacy
- Full clean driving Lance
- Good knowledge about applicable IT-Systems (SPS, SAGA, Basware, COGNOS 8, VOP, iTOMs scanning, etc.)
- Knowledge of work practices for Stevedores and labour (including labour ordering and capabilities)
Education/Qualifications
- At least 5 years experience of working within the port industry, preferably on RoRo operations.
- Industry related degree is preferable but not essential
- Managing Safely at Work, IOSH Certifications would be a distinct advantage
Wallenius Wilhelmsen
https://www.walleniuswilhelmsen.com
Lysaker, Norway
Lasse Kristoffersen
Unknown / Non-Applicable
5001 to 10000 Employees
Company - Public
Taxi & Car Services
1999
