Terminal Supervisor

WHAT WE NEED?

• Education, Certifications & Experience (Hard Requirements):

• Education: Vocational school graduate of good standard; College or University degree in Operations Management, Port/Logistics Management, Business Administration, or related discipline is preferred.

• Work Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in cargo handling activities, preferably with 5 years of supervisory, foreman, project, or team leader experience in container terminal operations or similar heavy marine environment.

• Physical Requirements: Physically fit with no fear of heights.

• Technical & Language Skills: Basic math aptitude and tabulating methods; ability to communicate operational instructions via hand signals and radio systems; English communication skills.

• Functional Skills:

• Frontline Stevedoring & Quayside/Yard Execution Supervision

• Equipment Deployment Optimization

• First-Line Emergency Response, Damage Assessment & Accident Investigation Protocols

WHAT YOU DO?

• Coordinate vessel/barge berthing and departure safely and on schedule; inspect fenders and crane clearance prior to berthing.
• Supervise QCOs, Deck, Lasher, and Wharf Controller teams; prepare work rotation and conduct toolbox talks.
• Monitor stevedoring productivity, resolve operational bottlenecks, maintain vessel schedule, and manage vessel operation documentation.
• Communicate with Pilots, Vessel Officers, Shipping Agents, and Planners to prevent crane interference and minimize rehandles.
• Take overall responsibility for yard operations in the yard; assign rotations for RTGOs and RSOs.
• Manage yard equipment (RTG, RS, Truck, Pickup car); log defects and coordinate maintenance/repairs with Technical Dept.
• Conduct risk assessments, prepare lifting plans for OOG/overweight cargo, and supervise special lifting operations.
• Resolve missing container requests, handle damaged containers, and sign customs transshipment/inspection documents.
• Conduct regular Safety Gemba walks along berth and yard areas to inspect PPE usage, traffic flow, lighting, chimney stacking, and equipment conditions.
• Immediately intervene upon identifying unsafe behaviors, operational deficiencies, or hazardous conditions; submit Gemba reports.
• Investigate incidents occurring in yard/berth areas, complete initial reports, and submit to Shift Manager.
• Record & assess the performance appraisal for operators.
• Supervise work quality, enforce discipline, and conduct annual performance appraisals for QCOs, RTGOs, RSOs, TTOs, and Yard Operation Controllers
• Arrange meal orders, roster adjustments, and shift handover files for incoming shift.

BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES

• Competitive salary with annual performance review
• 100% gross salary during probation
• PVI Insurance for Employee & Dependants
• Shuttle bus from My Xuan & Vung Tau
• Opportunity to work in an exciting and challenging environment with a focus on personal development.

Kindly apply to this position by sending your CV in English to [email protected].