Port Operations Supervisor

Overview

In this role you oversee site-based port and haulage operations for a major logistics project at NZT Redcar. You will coordinate in-country transport, abnormal loads, berthing plans, and loading activities, working closely with port operators, hauliers, and the T&L team. You ensure compliance with HSE standards while optimizing conveyance flows and stakeholder access. This position offers frontline impact on port operations and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic project environment. You will play a key part in advancing safe, efficient transport amid a complex multi-stakeholder setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage port operations in the UK, including post-carriage and in-country transport for abnormal loads
• Prepare and maintain transport forecasts
• Serve as primary interface between port stakeholders, haulage providers and T&L team
• Coordinate berthing priorities with Construction team and communicate to port operators
• Oversee vessel berthing plans at Redcar Bulk Terminal and loading activities with port operators, stevedores and hauliers
• Monitor shipment execution ensuring adherence to HSE and operational standards
• Supervise operations at MOF and local public port
• Ensure stakeholder access to berths (clients, contractors, customs, surveyors)
• Collaborate on improving transport, customs processes and communication flows

Key requirements

• Proven experience in general and abnormal load transport and port operations
• Strong knowledge of port planning, UK abnormal load regulations and operational logistics
• Competence in Incoterms, transport documentation and stevedoring activities
• Familiarity with the Oil & Gas or Energy sector
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English

• Excellent communication
• Stakeholder management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Port planning
• UK abnormal load regulations
• Incoterms

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