Stevedore Supervisor
nigerdock
Stevedore Supervisor
nigerdock· Terminal Operations
About this role
Job Description for Stevedore Supervisor
The Company
We operate a free zone and port facilitating global trade with Africa.
The Role
The Stevedore Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating stevedoring activities to ensure cargo loading and discharge operations are carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with approved stowage plans, HSE standards, and port regulations. The role provides direct oversight of stevedore gangs, ensures effective manpower deployment, and serves as the operational link between vessel officers and terminal management.
Reporting To
- Senior Operations Manager
Personnel reporting directly to this role:
- N/A
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily stevedoring operations including cargo loading, discharge, lashing, unlashing, and tallying activities.
- Computation and preparation of labour payments input information.
- Enforce strict compliance with HSE policies, PPE usage, toolbox talks, and safe work procedures.
- Oversee the labour operations on the vessels, giving safety related instructions, guides and advise to forestall minor and major accidents/incidents.
- Work in conjunction with the shipping agents to meet the expected time of departure ETD target.
- Take proper records of vessels operation analysis in regarding to IDLE TIME at berth.
- Control the labour work force onboard and ashore and guide them against overloading of nets/slings to avoid accident and operational hazard.
- Keep/report detailed operational events of the vessels regarding commencement and close of operation, number of manpower utilization, idle time and other related information.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Port Operations, Maritime Studies or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in stevedoring or port operations, logistics planning, or maritime documentation.
- Ability to supervise stevedores, assign gangs, and manage shifts.
- Working knowledge of HSE standards, Experience enforcing PPE usage, toolbox talks, and incident reporting
- Strong knowledge of loading, offloading, lashing, tallying.
- Strong knowledge of cargo handling procedures and stevedoring operations.
- Basic understanding of vessel stowage plans and cargo documentation.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and operational documentation tools.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Stevedore Supervisor position at nigerdock?
The salary for this Stevedore Supervisor role at nigerdock is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Stevedore Supervisor position at nigerdock located?
This Stevedore Supervisor role at nigerdock is based in Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Stevedore Supervisor role at nigerdock full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Permanent NDMT position. It is posted as a Stevedore Supervisor role in the Terminal Operations department at nigerdock.
Which team or department does the Stevedore Supervisor at nigerdock belong to?
This Stevedore Supervisor position is part of the Terminal Operations department at nigerdock. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Stevedore Supervisor position at nigerdock?
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When was the Stevedore Supervisor job at nigerdock posted?
This Stevedore Supervisor position at nigerdock was posted on May 13, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Stevedore Supervisor
nigerdock
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