Crewing Manager

Singh Business Services - Permanent Recruitment | Executive Search Firm into Diversified Sectors; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Singh Business Services - Permanent Recruitment | Executive Search Firm into Diversified Sectors in Mumbai/Chennai seeks a Crewing Manager or Fleet Personnel Manager. This role manages end-to-end crew planning, scheduling, joining/relieving, and regulatory compliance on-site in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region or Chennai, coordinating with clients and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has Master Mariner or Chief Engineer background with sailing time and shore Manning experience, plus strong HR,

Qualifications

• Master Mariner or Chief Engineer with 12 months sailing on main fleet vessel.
• Shore experience of 1–4 years in Manning dept is advantageous.
• Experience in crew management, workforce planning, and scheduling in service, marine, logistics, or related sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management with ability to coordinate between clients, crew, and internal teams.
• Knowledge of HR and manpower practices, including documentation, compliance, and basic labor regulations.
• Proficiency in using recruitment or crew management software, spreadsheets, and communication tools.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; local languages a plus.
• Ability to work on-site in Mumbai or Chennai and handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment already.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end crew management, including planning, scheduling, and assigning personnel to projects.
• Maintain and update crew databases and coordinate joining/relieving procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and labor regulations.
• Liaise with clients to understand staffing needs and conduct interviews or assessments as needed.
• Resolve crew-related issues and ensure timely communication between crews, clients, and internal teams.
• Monitor performance and support training and development initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of crewing processes and service quality.
• Manage documentation and maintain records for audit readiness.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

English communication

HR practices

Crew management software

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR

Tools

Crew management software

MS Excel

Communication tools

Job description

Hiring for Crewing Manager or Fleet Personnel Manager role for multiple companies at Multiple Locations.

Level - Manager / Senior Manager / AGM / DGM Level.

Shore Experience

• Fresher at shore Chief Engineer or Master Mariner with 12 months exp on Mainfleet vessel.
• Experience into Manning Department of 1 yr to 2 yrs can apply
• Experience into Manning Department of 2 yr to 4 yrs can apply

Job Location - Mumbai , Chennai

Role Description

The Crewing Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region or Chennai. This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end crew management, including planning, scheduling, and assigning personnel to various projects or operations in line with client requirements and regulatory standards. The Crewing Manager will maintain and update crew databases, coordinate joining and relieving procedures, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with company policies and relevant labor regulations. Day-to-day tasks include liaising with clients to understand staffing needs, conducting interviews or assessments as needed, resolving crew-related issues, and ensuring timely communication between crews, clients, and internal teams. The role also involves monitoring performance, supporting training and development initiatives, and contributing to continuous improvement of crewing processes and service quality.

Qualifications

• Master Mariner or Chief Engineer with experience of 12 month sailing on main fleet vessel can apply.
• Master Mariner / Chief Engineer with 12 month exp on main fleet vessel and shore experience of 1 to 4 yrs into Manning department will be an added advantage.
• Experience in crew management, workforce planning, and scheduling in service, marine, logistics, or related sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate between clients, crew members, and internal teams.
• Knowledge of HR and manpower practices, including documentation, compliance, and basic labor regulations.
• Proficiency in using recruitment or crew management software, spreadsheets, and communication tools.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in local languages is an advantage.
• Ability to work on-site in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region , Chennai Location and handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Maritime Studies, or a related field; relevant certifications are a plus.
• Prior experience in a recruitment firm, executive search, or manpower solutions environment is highly beneficial.