Cargo Superintendent (CSI)

Id Job: 316a304

🏢 On-site

💼 Wallenius Wilhelmsen

📍 Southampton, England

🕒 1 day ago

💰 42800 – 52017 GBP ANNUAL

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.

Job Description:

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.

Job Requirements:

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

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