Ground Cargo / Freight Supervisor – US Navy Program

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Ground Cargo / Freight Supervisor to lead freight and cargo operations for a US Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient handling of all cargo, including hazardous materials, across air, sea, and ground transport.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise cargo‑loading services and ensure timely, accurate loading of all items.
• Verify that vehicles transporting ammunition, explosives, dangerous goods, and HAZMAT meet NAVSEA OP‑2239, FMCSR, and other DOT regulations.
• Oversee packing, marking, and documentation of unclassified retrograde items per NAVSUP Publications 700 and 485.
• Manage freight terminal operations, including consolidation, storage, and shipment by air, sea, and ground.
• Lead a dedicated Freight Forwarding Office and conduct quality‑assurance inspections.
• Prepare and verify shipping documents such as manifests, bills of lading, and packing lists.
• Resolve loading or transportation issues and ensure compliance with all safety protocols.
• Train and lead a team of freight and cargo personnel and coordinate with government, vendors, and internal departments.

Required profile

• 4‑6 years of experience in cargo‑loading, freight terminal operations, or transportation services.
• Previous supervisory or team‑lead experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cargo preparation, loading, and unloading for air, sea, and ground transport.
• Familiarity with military freight and logistics operations and relevant regulations.

Required skills

• Hazardous material (HAZMAT) handling.
• Cargo documentation (manifests, bills of lading, packing lists).
• Regulatory compliance (NAVSEA OP‑2239, FMCSR, NAVSUP Publications).

What we offer

• Opportunity to support a critical US Navy mission.
• Leadership role within a global engineering and services firm.
• Professional development in military logistics and hazardous material handling.