Supervisor - Lashing

Role overview

Qualifications and experience

• High school diploma is the minimum qualification.
• Technical certification is preferred.
• 3–4 years of container terminal operations experience, including at least 2 years in a lashing team leadership role.
• Strong understanding of vessel lashing and unlashing processes and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of IMO cargo securing guidelines and port HSSE standards.
• Supervisory and communication skills for managing multinational lashing teams.
• Ability to work under pressure in 24/7 vessel operation environments.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise lashers during vessel and special yard operations and ensure correct, timely lashing and unlashing.
• Ensure compliance with approved lashing procedures and vessel operational sequences.
• Coordinate with Vessel Supervisors and Quay Crane Operators on loading and discharge operations.
• Allocate manpower based on operational requirements and vessel priorities.
• Enforce HSSE, PPE, safe access, and working-at-height requirements; promote safe work in high-risk vessel and quay-crane areas.
• Ensure lashing gear, twist locks, and securing equipment are available and in proper condition; inspect and report defective, damaged, or missing items.
• Monitor attendance, discipline, and operational performance; use manpower efficiently to meet vessel productivity targets.
• Report incidents, unsafe conditions, delays, and equipment issues promptly to the Vessel Supervisor and relevant departments.
• Maintain shift reports covering operational progress, manpower use, equipment issues, and safety incidents.
• Deploy and position lashers to support vessel berthing and unberthing operations.