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Senior Manager – Manning (Ratings)

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  •    Mumbai
  •    Experience : 4-5 years
  •    Job ID : SHM/26/254
  •   Salary : As per Market standards

Openings : 1

Job Description


We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Manning (Ratings) to head the Ratings Manning department. This is a leadership opportunity for a maritime professional with a strong seagoing background and experience across the main fleet, along with strong recruitment, crew planning, communication, and team management skills.

The role involves leading a team of approximately 3–4 professionals responsible for ratings recruitment and crew planning, while ensuring the timely availability of suitable crew for fleet requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Head and manage the Ratings Manning department and lead a team of 3–4 professionals.
  • Oversee end-to-end ratings recruitment and crew planning activities.
  • Develop and maintain an effective pipeline of qualified ratings for fleet requirements.
  • Plan crew requirements based on vessel schedules, manpower needs, and operational requirements.
  • Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely crew deployment and replacements.
  • Monitor crew availability and ensure appropriate manpower planning across the fleet.
  • Review candidate profiles, experience, qualifications, and suitability for deployment.
  • Support recruitment teams in sourcing and selecting suitable maritime personnel.
  • Maintain strong relationships with seafarers and relevant recruitment networks.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable crew documentation, certification, and deployment requirements.
  • Monitor recruitment and manning performance and provide regular updates to management.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Ratings Manning team.
  • Identify opportunities to improve recruitment, planning, and crew management processes.

Requirements:

  • Mandatory maritime/seagoing background.
  • Candidates with a rank background such as 3rd Officer, 2nd Officer, or 2nd Engineer are preferred.
  • Experience across the main fleet is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of seafarer recruitment, crew planning, and manning operations.
  • Previous experience in a manning, crewing, recruitment, or crew management function will be an advantage.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage a team and coordinate multiple crew requirements simultaneously.
  • Strong planning, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Good understanding of seafarer documentation, certifications, and deployment requirements.

About the Role:

This is a senior shore-based Manning and Crew Management opportunity for a maritime professional who can combine practical seagoing knowledge with strong recruitment and leadership capabilities. The role involves heading the Ratings Manning function, managing a small team, and overseeing crew recruitment and planning for the main fleet.





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