Warehouse Supervisor

About the role

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees the safe, efficient and compliant daily operations of a Container Freight Station (CFS). This role ensures that cargo handling, warehousing, inventory control, container operations and dispatch meet company procedures, customer requirements and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise all warehouse activities including receiving, unloading, stacking, storage, inventory control, stuffing, destuffing and dispatch.
• Optimize utilization of warehouse space and storage locations.
• Monitor cargo movements, segregation and identification.
• Handle various cargo types such as general, mining, project, containers and bulk bagged products.
• Verify cargo quantities, packaging condition and integrity at receipt and dispatch.
• Coordinate loading and unloading with transporters, customers and operational teams.
• Ensure containers are correctly positioned, stuffed, sealed and dispatched per customer requirements.
• Maintain warehouse housekeeping standards and a clean, organized facility.
• Enforce compliance with customer SOPs, handling instructions and quality requirements.
• Promote a safety‑first culture and ensure adherence to HSE policies.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, report incidents and ensure proper PPE usage.
• Monitor security controls, access procedures and compliance with security SOPs.
• Support corrective and preventive actions and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Required profile

• Proven experience supervising warehouse personnel.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental (HSE) regulations.
• Ability to coordinate daily warehouse and yard activities to maximize efficiency.
• Attention to detail for accurate cargo verification and documentation.
• Capability to enforce safety and security procedures and investigate incidents.

Required skills