Container Yard Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT PORT WILMINGTON :

Port Wilmington is a leading terminal on the East Coast strategically located in Wilmington, Delaware providing turnkey vertically integrated logistics services for containers, RoRo, dry bulk, and breakbulk products.

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

Reporting to the Director, Container Yard Operations, the Container Yard Supervisor is an operations leader responsible for the management, coordination, and execution of the container yard activities. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant movement and storage of containers, oversees the work of Foremen and labor, and collaborates across departments to optimize gate, yard, warehouse, and equipment flows. The Superintendent plays a pivotal role in driving performance, managing union labor relations, and maintaining service standards for customers and carriers. The role will act as an integrator while leveraging internal relationships with container yard, vessel, and warehouse personnel to meet customer requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Operational Leadership

• Direct all aspects of daily container yard operations, including import / export flows, reefer management, grounded container stacks, and equipment allocation.
• Assist with yard planning strategies to maximize space utilization, reduce container rehandles, and support, warehouse, vessel and gate productivity targets.
• Provide leadership and oversight for container gate and support functions, ensuring seamless coordination across entry / exit, inspections, and equipment control.

Personnel and Labor Management

Safety and Compliance

Strategic Coordination

Performance Management & Reporting

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :