It's more than a job
In an administrative role at Kuehne+Nagel, tasks such as managing office operations or coordinating schedules certainly contribute to your team's success, but they also provide meaningful moments for people around the world. Because your attention to detail supports your colleagues to perform at their best, such as ensuring the timely and seamless transport of hearing aids and advanced medical devices that change lives. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work contributes to more than we imagine.
This role serves as the key operational interface between engineering teams, stevedores, vessel crew, and port operators. The position ensures that all lifting, stowage, and rigging operations are executed according to the approved operational plans and in compliance with marine and port regulations.
How you create impact
- Supervise loading and discharge operations for breakbulk, heavy-lift, and OOG cargo.
- Ensure strict adherence to approved lifting, stowage, and rigging plans.
- Guide vessel operations team on sequencing and cargo handling requirements.
- Oversee safe cargo movement from quay to vessel and vice versa.
- Verify compliance with marine operations standards and port regulations.
- Act as the primary interface between:
- Engineering & planning teams
- Vessel crew and marine supervisors
- Port authorities and terminal operators
- Stevedoring teams
- Coordinate and ensure all parties execute according to the operational plan.
- Escalate on-ground issues promptly to the project management team.
- Conduct or supervise cargo inspections prior to operations.
- Coordinate surveyors and manage inspection documentation.
- Ensure accurate operational reporting and incident logging.
- Enforce safety and lifting standards during operations.
- Maintain situational awareness and intervene promptly on unsafe activities.
- Drive zero-incident operations culture across stevedores and vessel teams.
What we would like you to bring
- Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree in Marine Logistics, Shipping, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 710 years of relevant working experience in:
- Shipping operations
- Port operations
- Breakbulk or heavy-lift cargo handling
- Marine logistics
- Experience in oil & gas or EPC project logistics is a strong advantage.
- Prior supervisory or superintendent-level experience in vessel/terminal operations is preferred.
- Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken) is required, due to constant coordination with engineering teams, marine supervisors, and port authorities.
What's in it for you
- A dynamic and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Exposure to diverse projects and strategic business development initiatives in the logistics sector.
Who are we
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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