Company: Nigerdock
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Industry: Maritime Logistics
Job Type: Permanent
🌍 Overview
Nigerdock operates a free zone and port facilitating global trade with Africa, and is currently hiring experienced professionals for four key supervisory roles within Terminal Operations. These positions focus on ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant cargo handling, warehouse management, claims resolution, and tally operations at one of Nigeria’s leading maritime facilities.
This opportunity is suitable for candidates with strong backgrounds in logistics, port operations, or warehouse supervision who thrive in fast-paced, safety-critical environments. The positions involve hands-on oversight of cargo movement, team coordination, and strict adherence to HSE standards. For professionals seeking growth in Nigeria’s maritime sector, understanding why studying a professional course is a smart long-term advantage in Nigeria can help strengthen your competitive edge.
📌 Available Positions
- Stevedore Supervisor
- Shed/Warehouse Supervisor
- Claims Supervisor
- Tally Clerk Supervisor
⚙️ Key Responsibilities
Stevedore Supervisor
- Supervise daily stevedoring operations including cargo loading, discharge, lashing, unlashing, and tallying activities.
- Enforce strict compliance with HSE policies, PPE usage, toolbox talks, and safe work procedures.
- Oversee labour operations on vessels, providing safety-related instructions to prevent accidents.
- Work with shipping agents to meet expected time of departure (ETD) targets.
- Record vessel operation analysis including idle time at berth and manpower utilization.
- Control labour workforce onboard and ashore to avoid overloading hazards and operational risks.
- Compute and prepare labour payments input information.
Shed/Warehouse Supervisor
- Supervise daily warehouse/shed activities, including receiving, storage, loading, and dispatch of materials.
- Ensure goods are properly arranged, labelled, and stored in designated locations.
- Monitor inventory levels and support stock counts and reconciliation exercises.
- Coordinate loading and offloading activities to ensure timely operations.
- Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing materials and prepare activity reports.
- Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and warehouse safety standards.
- Supervise warehouse assistants, forklift operators, and other support staff.
Claims Supervisor
- Supervise and coordinate all claims-related activities and processes for damaged, missing, or disputed cargo.
- Investigate cargo/material damage, shortages, losses, or operational discrepancies.
- Review and validate supporting documents including delivery notes, tally sheets, invoices, and manifests.
- Liaise with clients, warehouse teams, operations personnel, transport providers, and insurers regarding claims.
- Ensure timely processing, resolution, and closure of claims cases.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare claims reports for management updates.
- Monitor trends in claims and recommend corrective actions to reduce recurring incidents.
Tally Clerk Supervisor
- Supervise daily tally activities during cargo receiving, loading, and dispatch operations.
- Ensure accurate counting, recording, and verification of goods/materials against manifests and invoices.
- Coordinate tally clerks and operational support staff during shifts.
- Investigate and report discrepancies, shortages, damages, or excess cargo.
- Maintain accurate tally sheets and ensure timely submission of operational reports.
- Monitor cargo handling activities to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with procedures.
- Train and guide tally personnel on proper tally procedures and reporting standards.
🎓 Requirements
Stevedore Supervisor
- 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 effectively.
- Working knowledge of HSE standards, with experience enforcing PPE usage and incident reporting.
- Strong knowledge of cargo handling procedures, loading/offloading, lashing, and tallying.
- Basic understanding of vessel stowage plans and cargo documentation.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and operational documentation tools.
Shed/Warehouse Supervisor
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business administration, or a related field.
- 3–5 years’ experience in warehouse, logistics, or inventory operations.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse processes and inventory management.
- Good leadership and team supervision skills.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and inventory systems.
- Good communication and organizational skills with ability to work under pressure.
- Knowledge of HSE standards and warehouse safety procedures is an added advantage.
Claims Supervisor
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Terminal Operations, Insurance, or a related field.
- 3–5 years’ experience in claims handling, logistics operations, warehouse operations, or cargo management.
- Strong analytical and investigation skills with good knowledge of cargo documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High attention to detail and problem-solving ability to manage multiple claims cases effectively.
Tally Clerk Supervisor
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in logistics, terminal operations, or a related field.
- 3–5 years’ experience in tally operations, warehouse operations, logistics, or cargo handling.
- Strong numerical and record-keeping skills with good understanding of inventory control processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic reporting tools.
- Good leadership and supervisory skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and in fast-paced operational environments.
💼 Work Structure & Compensation
- Salary: Not disclosed (Competitive, based on experience)
- Work Mode: On-site (Lagos)
- Permanent employment with ND Multipurpose Terminal FZE
- Opportunity to work within a dynamic free zone and port environment
🧾 How to Apply
Stevedore Supervisor – APPLY HERE
Shed/Warehouse Supervisor – APPLY HERE
Claims Supervisor – APPLY HERE
Tally Clerk Supervisor – APPLY HERE
Application Deadline: Not Specified
Source: Nigerdock Careers Portal (BambooHR)
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