Operation Manager — Lighter Vessel

Job Description

Title: Operation Manager — Lighter Vessel

Company Name: SS Group Of Company,Chattogram

Vacancy: 2

Age: 27 to 37 years

Job Location: Chattogram

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 4 to 5 years

• Bachelor/Honors

• 4 to 5 years

• Age 27 to 37 years
• Only Male

• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration or related field.

• ·Master’s or nautical/technical qualification a plus.

• ·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.

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.

Compensation & Other Benefits

• Mobile Allowance

• Lunch Facility: Fully Subsidized

• Festival Bonus: 2 (As per company policy)