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:

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