Operations Supervisor

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Operations Supervisor oversees daily terminal operations and tracks performance across areas such as tank farm activities, wagon operations, customer support, and staff coordination. The role focuses on ensuring smooth, efficient operations by monitoring compliance, checking equipment functionality, supervising employee performance, and resolving operational issues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

a.     Ensuring that safety guidelines are always followed by Staff, Contractors, and Visitors,

b.     Ensure all trucks loading at the terminal are nominated accordingly by the client orders.

c.     Managing a team of workers who perform tasks such as loading/offloading trucks and wagons.

d.     Supervising subordinates to ensure that they are performing their jobs correctly according to the set SOPs.

e.     Training new employees in the duties of their positions

f.      Coordinating with other departments within the terminal to ensure that orders are filled in, in time as required.

g.     Scheduling operation meetings in consultation with the Operation Coordinator.

h.     Ensure proper housekeeping around plant equipment, machines and environment.

i.      Plan for vessel discharge/wagons operation in consultation with Operation Coordinator/ Terminal Superintend and ensure the operations are done according to the plan.

j.      Ensure that any exceptions are brought to the attention of the management as necessary to protect the company’s interest.

k.     Ensure safe working procedures are observed at all in the terminal and report all incidents as per the laid down procedures

l.       Utilizes resources optimally to achieve set targets.

m.   Complies with BSL Staff and Safety Regulations, Circulars and Notices issued from time to time.

n.     Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

a.     KCSE mean grade C+ or equivalent.

b.     Degree/Diploma in Business Administration or related field.

c.     At least 5 years’ relevant experience.

d.     Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

e.     Perform any other related duties as may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE COMPETENCIES

a.     Problem-solving and analytical skills.

b.     Reasoning and critical thinking.

c.     Project management skills.

d.     Safety awareness.

e.     Communication and interpersonal skills.

f.      Ethical conduct and integrity.

g.     Customer care skills.

h.     Ability to coordinate and facilitate work/teamwork.

i.      Ability to meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

·       Be able to bend, kneel, stand, squat and climb frequently.

APPLICATION                                                                                                                                                                          

Interested candidates should apply through our online recruitment system by clicking the link below on or before 15^th June 2026

KEY NOTES:

1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

2. GPBL is an equal opportunity employer.

3. As part of Affirmative Action and gender balance, female candidates are encouraged to apply.