Operations Yard Supervisor

**JOB PURPOSE**:
The Yard Supervisor is responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of activities within the container yard. This role ensures the efficient operation of the yard by overseeing staff, monitoring the movement and storage of containers, and maintaining a safe working environment. The Yard Supervisor will work closely with other departments to optimize yard space, coordinate loading/unloading activities, daily container shunting and manage daily workflows.

**QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE**:

- Matric
- Diploma or Certificate in Road and Transport Management, Shipping or related field

of study (advantageous)
- 2 - 5 years experience in a container yard or related logistics environment
- Previous supervisory experience required
- Experience in supervising container yards, shuttle truck operations, or

straddle carrier movements,
- Must be able to work shifts and weekends.
- Straddle Carrier / Reach Stacker / Code 10 or 14 licences (advantageous)
- Proficient in inventory management systems and yard management software
- Strong knowledge of container yard operations, equipment, and safety regulations

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Yard & Carrier Operations**:

- Ensure the effective movement, storage, and handling of containers, ensuring

correct stacking and placement in line with operational plans.
- Monitor incoming and outgoing container traffic, ensuring timely loading/unloading

operations
- Coordinate with transporters and drivers for efficient container handover and

retrieval
- Supervise straddle carrier movements to support timely and accurate container

handling.
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements for straddle carrier

operations.
- Review and co-sign all straddle carrier checklists to confirm operational readiness.

**Inventory & Container Management**
- Maintain accurate records of container movements and inventory within the yard.
- Ensure the efficient movement, storage, and organisation of containers within the

depot.
- Collaborate with the warehouse and shipping teams to ensure timely and accurate

updates of container status.
- Conduct regular inventory checks to verify container locations and statuses.
- Optimise container space allocation to maximise yard capacity and streamline

operations.
- Ensure accurate tracking and documentation of container movements.
- Conduct stock counts at the start of each shift and update actual stock sheets

accurately.
- Ensure containers are correctly marked by brand to prevent reporting errors.
- Maintain accurate records to support inventory management and reporting.

**Equipment & Maintenance**
- Ensure the proper use and maintenance of yard equipment such as straddle

carriers, shunting trucks & trailers, cleaning equipment & other
- Coordinate regular inspections and preventive maintenance to minimise

downtime
- Report any equipment issues or malfunctions to the Yard / RM Manager and

ensure timely repairs

**Communication & People Management**
- Liaise daily with the PKL P2DC co-ordinators to receive the 24hr Inbound P2DC

transport plan for all Import containers as well as the “empty” container outbound

plan. ( Plan to be communicated at a container split level per transporter)
- Daily planning liaison with the PKL P2DC co-ordinators to receive the 24hr internal

container “Shunting” plan for containers to be moved to Ackermans / Speciality &
PEP ( Container plan to be produced by container priority & if possible to include

inbound door allocations per DC)
- Liaise with the various trucking companies to provide updates on container

movements and availability
- Liaise with the PKL on-site team to resolve any issues related to yard operations or

container handling
- Supervise, mentor and develop a team of operational staff, ensuring a collaborative

and motivated work environment.
- Conduct regular on the job performance assessments and provide training and

coaching to enhance team skills where required.
- Promote a positive workplace culture that encourages accountability and

engagement with stakeholders in resolution of service delivery matters.
- Ensure operations staff are compliant with company policies and procedures and

report any matters related to non-compliance to Operations Manager.

**Health & Safety Compliance**
- Ensure all yard activities comply with company safety standards and relevant

legislation
- Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of the yard and equipment
- Promote a culture of safety among yard staff and ensure the use of personal

protective equipment (PPE)
- Enforce adherence to all safety protocols and procedures across depot operations.
- Ensure equipment is handled safely and responsibly, with regular safety checks.
- Maintain strong awareness of emergency and evacuation protocols, ensuring team

compliance

**Incident and Accident Management**
- Report any incidents or accidents to management immediately.
- Complete detailed incident statements and collect statem