Job Summary
Published On : Jul 8, 2026
No. of Vacancies : 02
Job Type :
Full Time
Job Level :
Experience : At least 4 years
Age : 27 to 37 years
Location : Chattogram
Gender : Male
Salary Range:
Negotiable
Application Deadline : Jul 20, 2026
Operation Manager - Lighter Vessel
SS Group Of Company,Chattogram
No. of Vacancies
02
Job Description / Responsibility
- SS Group, a leading conglomerate with diverse business interests in import, trading, manufacturing, inland lighter vessel services, shipping agency services, and more, is currently seeking a highly competent and motivated individual to join our team as “Operations Manager — Lighter Vessel”. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong background in lighter vessel operations to contribute to the growth and success of our organization.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate and oversee day-to-day lighter vessel operations, including barge/tug deployment, cargo transfer and stowage procedures.
- Ensure compliance with national and international maritime, port and safety regulations & local port rules).
- Develop and enforce safety management procedures, emergency response and incident investigation processes.
- Optimize vessel scheduling, berth assignments and turnaround times to meet customer SLAs and minimize demurrage.
- Manage asset maintenance planning and coordination with technical/engineering teams to ensure vessel seaworthiness and equipment readiness.
- Control operational budgets, monitor costs (fuel, port fees, crew, repairs) and propose efficiency improvements.
- Supervise and mentor operational staff, crew coordination, rostering and performance management.
- Liaise with charterers, agents, stevedores, port authorities, terminals and cargo owners to resolve operational issues.
- Prepare operational reports, KPIs, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor/Honors
- Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration or related field.
- Master’s or nautical/technical qualification a plus.
Experience Requirements
- 4 to 5 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Trading or Export/Import
Additional Job Requirements
- Age 27 to 37 years
- Only Male
- Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in marine/lighter vessel operations, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory/managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of lightering, ship-to-ship/ship-to-shore transfer operations, cargo handling and port logistics.
- Proven leadership, planning, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work shifts and on-call as required.
- Proficiency with vessel scheduling/operations software and MS Office.
- Experience with hazardous or bulk cargo lightering operations.
- Valid seafarer certification or prior sea-going experience.
- Knowledge of local port tariffs, customs procedures and maritime insurance issues.
Location
Chattogram
Salary Range
Negotiable
Other Benefits
Compensation & Other Benefits
Mobile Allowance
Lunch Facility: Fully Subsidized
Festival Bonus: 2 (As per company policy)
Job Source
Bdjobs.com.bd Online Job Posting
Application Deadline : Jul 20, 2026
Company Information
Company Name:
SS Group Of Company,Chattogram
Address: Chattogram
