Job particulars
- Job title
- Yard Supervisor
- Hiring organisation
- s Expand Recruitment Services
- Location
- Mombasa, Kenya
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Industry
- Logistics
- Level
- Entry
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Posted
- 5 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Oct 2026
Key responsibilities
- To supervise the day-to-day operations of the project yard by ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant receipt, storage, handling and dispatch of project cargo, including breakbulk, containerized, out-of-gauge (OOG), heavy lift and hazardous cargo.
- Yard Operations Supervision.
- Supervise the daily receipt, storage, handling and dispatch of cargo within the project yard.
- Allocate work assignments and coordinate manpower to ensure efficient yard operations.
- Monitor cargo movement and ensure timely loading and offloading activities.
- Ensure optimal yard layout, storage utilization and traffic flow.
- Cargo Handling & Equipment Coordination.
- Supervise safe handling of breakbulk, containers, OOG cargo, heavy lift equipment and hazardous materials.
- Coordinate lifting operations involving cranes, forklifts and reach stackers.
- Ensure all cargo handling activities comply with approved operating procedures and lifting plans.
- Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE)
- Enforce compliance with company HSSE policies, OSHA requirements and customer safety standards.
- Conduct toolbox talks and pre-task safety briefings.
- Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to Permit-to-Work (PTW) procedures.
- Report incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions promptly and participate in investigations.
- Team Supervision
- Supervise yard personnel and monitor productivity throughout each shift.
- Allocate duties, monitor attendance and manage shift handovers.
- Coach team members on operational procedures and safe work practices.
- Support performance management through regular feedback and performance monitoring.
- Inventory & Yard Control.
- Ensure accurate identification, storage and tracking of customer cargo.
- Verify cargo against shipping documents during receipt and dispatch.
- Monitor cargo condition and report damages or discrepancies immediately.
- Maintain accurate yard inventory records and location mapping.
- Operational Documentation & Systems.
- Update Yard Management Systems (YMS) and operational records accurately.
- Prepare daily operational reports, productivity reports and shift handover reports.
- Maintain complete documentation for cargo movements and equipment utilization.
- Stakeholder Coordination.
Candidate requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in yard operations, terminal operations, heavy logistics or project cargo handling.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role.
- Experience handling breakbulk, OOG, heavy lift or oil & gas cargo will be an added advantage.
- Working knowledge of lifting operations, cargo securing techniques and yard safety practices.
- Familiarity with Yard Management Systems (YMS), warehouse systems or cargo tracking platforms is desirable.
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Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services