The Vacancy
Uniserve is seeking an experienced Seafreight Operations Team Leader to join our Uni Ocean team within the Chennai CGA Hub.
This role acts as the offshore lead for Uni Ocean activity, responsible for coordinating operational delivery, ensuring quality and compliance, and acting as the key point of contact for UK stakeholders. You will play a critical role in driving service excellence, managing priorities, and ensuring consistent, high-quality support across seafreight operations.
This is an exciting chance to work in a fast-paced, global logistics environment, developing your leadership capability while contributing directly to international supply chain operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate Uni Ocean operational activity within the Chennai hub Allocate and prioritise workload to meet UK timelines and business needs Oversee seafreight operations including job creation, consol management, and documentation Ensure all work is accurate, complete,



and compliant with SOPs and regulatory requirements Act as the primary point of contact for UK stakeholders, providing clear updates and resolving queries Manage operational issues, risks, and escalations to minimise service disruption Monitor team performance, productivity, and service delivery metrics Produce and review reporting on volumes, task completion, and team utilisation Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and quality Collaborate cross-functionally to optimise processes and service outcomes What We're Looking For:
Minimum 8 years' experience in seafreight operations At least 3 years' experience in a team leader or supervisory role Strong knowledge of international logistics and supply chain operations Proven ability to manage workload, prioritise effectively, and meet tight deadlines Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage global stakeholders High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and accuracy Confident prob

📌 Seafreight operations team leader (Chennai)
🏢 Uniserve
📍 Chennai