At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate operations for complex project logistics in the oil & gas sector.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on innovative industrial projects and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holidays, pension scheme, and wellness programmes.
- Other info: Opportunities for training and internal promotion in a diverse workplace.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment and make a real impact in project logistics.
- Qualifications: Experience in project logistics and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Role Overview
The Operations Supervisor – Industrial Projects is responsible for leading and coordinating the operational delivery, performance, and development of the Export/Import teams and a Pricing team within the Aberdeen IP function. The role ensures the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of project logistics and general cargo movements, supporting complex, time‑critical shipments primarily within the oil & gas and energy sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations across Export/Import and Pricing teams, ensuring high performance and meeting project deadlines
- Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of complex shipments (OOG, breakbulk, multimodal)
- Ensure full compliance with SOPs, regulatory requirements, and safety standards
- Resolve operational challenges relating to routing, documentation, transport, and delays
- Coordinate closely with warehouse, carriers, overseas offices, and internal teams
- Act as a senior contact for key customers, supporting service delivery and issue resolution
- Collaborate with Commercial and BD teams to deliver competitive, operationally viable solutions
- Monitor KPIs, financial performance, costing accuracy, and cost control initiatives
- Drive continuous improvement and maintain high data quality standards (CargoWise)
- Lead, coach, and develop team members, promoting accountability and a high‑performance culture
Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in Project Logistics / Industrial Projects (OOG, breakbulk, multimodal)
- Background in freight forwarding, ideally within oil & gas / energy
- Commercial awareness including pricing, cost drivers, and margin control
- Knowledge of compliance (customs, DG, aviation security) and CargoWise systems
- Proven leadership, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to prioritise and perform in a fast‑paced, operational environment
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Pension scheme that includes life assurance
- Professional employee assistance and wellbeing programme
- Voluntary benefits such as retail, entertainment, gym membership, cycle‑to‑work scheme, eye care contribution, and other discounts
- Training and development opportunities with a strong focus on internal promotion
HOURS/SHIFT PATTERN: 37.5 hours per week
REPORTS TO: Head of IP Operations UK
Please note: Due to the nature of our business we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants once offered employment to provide a full 5 year employment history. Additional to this we are required to carry out a Criminal Record Check.
Equal Opportunities
We hire talented people from all backgrounds – irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnicity, social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. Diversity enriches our workplace, drives our success, and helps us deliver excellence.
