Manager, Operations

Client of Comaea Consulting; India; In loco; INR 1.800.000 - 2.400.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Manager Operations based in Mumbai, India, reports to the Head of FPD Operations. This maritime role leads senior officer sourcing, career progression, and seafarer welfare, with exposure to officer retention strategies, flag state compliance, training, and owner relations.

The position emphasizes strategic leadership, broad organizational exposure, and high operational standards across the fleet. Willingness to travel up to 40% is required.

Competenze

• Bachelor degree in Maritime Studies, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of shore-based crewing or marine HR experience in maritime industry.
• Experience managing bulk carrier crewing or marine HR.
• Familiarity with maritime labor regulations and flag state requirements.

Mansioni

• Oversee rank-wise planning, officer availability, and roster coordination for Chief Engineer, First Engineer, Master and Chief Officer.
• Drive seafarer engagement and retention initiatives and track welfare during shore leave.
• Manage career progression pathways by tracking eligibility and coordinating promotions.
• Coordinate pre-joining briefings, map mandatory training, and ensure certifications meet flag state DG Shipping requirements.
• Maintain ship-to-shore communications, update rotation planners, and present crewing metrics in meetings with owners and technical leads.
• Supervise crew change logistics, visa procurement, travel arrangements, dispensation, and audit preparations for RPSL compliance.

Conoscenze

Crew management

Stakeholder communication

Organizational planning

Travel willingness

Formazione

Bachelor degree in Maritime Studies or related field

Strumenti

CFM - Cloud Fleet Management System

Descrizione del lavoro

Manager Operations Based in Mumbai India

Reporting to the Head of FPD Operations, this role is designed for a maritime professional who thrives at the heart of crew management and operational planning — delivering strategic leadership across senior officer sourcing, career progression, and seafarer welfare. Going beyond routine crewing logistics, this position offers broad organizational exposure across officer retention strategies, flag state compliance, pre‑joining training, and owner relations, providing a unique platform to drive high operational standards and nurture a high‑performing marine talent pool across the fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee rank‑wise planning, officer availability, and roster matrix coordination while utilizing performance appraisals to optimize crew placements for Chief Engineer, First Engineer, Master and Chief Officer.
• Drive seafarer engagement and retention initiatives, keeping open lines of communication and tracking welfare requirements for officers during shore leave.
• Manage career progression pathways by tracking officer eligibility, coordinating promotion panels and facilitating assessment interviews.
• Coordinate pre‑joining briefing sessions, map out mandatory training programs and ensure all certifications and flag documentation meet flag state and DG Shipping requirements.
• Maintain daily ship‑to‑shore operational communications, update vessel rotation planners and present crewing metrics during joint meetings with owners and technical leads.
• Supervise crew change logistics, visa procurement, travel arrangements, dispensation applications and audit preparations for RPSL compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Maritime Studies, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of shore‑based crewing, crew management, or marine HR experience within the maritime industry.
• Previous experience managing bulk carriers for crewing, crew management, or marine HR experience is a must.
• Preferably with previous experience in using CFM - Cloud Fleet Management System or other crewing system with RPSL exposure.
• Strong knowledge of maritime labor regulations, Flag State mandates, DG Shipping procedures, and industry compliance standards.
• Proven ability to build strong, supportive relationships with marine officers and seagoing crew to maintain high retention rates.
• Excellent organizational skills with hands‑on proficiency using maritime crewing software and planning applications.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 40% travel requirement).