Senior Safety Supervisor

Safety Supervisor Tasks – Maritime Container Handling & Warehousing

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Safety Compliance Oversight:
   Ensure adherence to all local and international maritime safety regulations.
   Monitor compliance with container stacking and handling protocols.
2. Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification:
   Conduct regular risk assessments for container shifting, cargo handling, and warehousing operations.
   Identify and mitigate potential hazards within the container yard, warehouses, and inspection areas.
3. Safety Training & Awareness:
   Coordinate and deliver safety training programs focused on container handling equipment, lifting operations, forklift usage, and cargo management.
   Conduct regular safety briefings and toolbox talks for operational teams.
4. Incident Investigation & Reporting:
   Investigate all incidents, near misses, and accidents related to container operations, cargo handling, and warehousing.
   Prepare detailed reports outlining causes, corrective actions, and prevention measures.
5. Customs Inspection Coordination:
   Ensure safety measures are adhered to during customs inspections, particularly involving hazardous materials, refrigerated containers, and chemical storage.
   Work closely with customs officials to maintain safe inspection processes.
6. Emergency Preparedness & Response:
   Develop and regularly update emergency response plans specific to maritime cargo, container yards, and warehouse storage, including chemical and cold storage.
   Conduct periodic drills and coordinate with emergency services.
7. Equipment Safety Management:
   Oversee regular inspections, maintenance, and safety checks of cranes, forklifts, reach stackers, straddle carriers, empty handlers, and other cargo handling equipment.
8. Safety Documentation & Record Keeping:
   Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, training sessions, incidents, and compliance audits.
9. Continuous Safety Improvement:
   Analyze safety data to recommend improvements in operational procedures and safety protocols.
   Implement and monitor corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Applicant Requirements:

1. Candidates must possess relevant experience in maritime logistics, specifically container handling, warehousing, yard management, and customs inspection environments.
2. Familiarity with safety regulations and standards applicable to maritime and logistics operations is essential.
3. Demonstrated experience in handling safety management within a similar industry is required.