Crew Manager

Höegh Autoliners; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Höegh Autoliners is seeking a proactive Crew Manager to ensure optimal manning for vessels in the fleet, based in Manila. You will oversee crew rotation, succession planning and day‑to‑day operations with a focus on quality and timeliness.

You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, reporting to the Crew Operations Manager and coordinating with multiple stakeholders across the organization to maintain high standards of safety and service.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset for crew planning and operations.
• Clear, effective communication in international environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills for team collaboration.
• High level of integrity and reliability in crew management.
• Familiarity with crew data processing software or systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement crewing procedures across vessels using QCREW and HFSP QOM.
• Conduct seafarer selection and promotions per guidelines.
• Update Crew Operations records in OCS.
• Establish and implement succession plans with Crew Managers.
• Coordinate crew changes with Crew Support Manager and HQ.
• Conduct exit interviews for disembarking crew.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Crew data software

Education

Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation or Marine Engineering

Job description

Höegh Autoliners is a people-driven company with the belief that businesses should not only be forming lasting services but also lasting careers. We want to work with people who are incredibly team-oriented, jumphead-first into a challenge, and always maintain a high-bar for excellence.

If that sounds like the type of team you want to join, we can't wait to meet you!

A Little About Us

Höegh Autoliners is a global leader in Ro/Ro deep sea transportation services. The company owns and operates approx. 40 Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) in global trade systems, making around 3 000 port calls yearly. Managed from a worldwide network of around 16 offices, our main customers are major manufacturers of new cars, heavy machinery and other rolling stock. Höegh Autoliners is also a leading carrier of second-hand vehicles.

A Lot About You

You are someone who is analytical and able to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. As a Crew Manager, you are responsible for ensuring that all manning requirements of assigned vessels in the fleet are adequately provided and satisfied through proper crew rotation and succession planning. You have a keen sense of qualitymindset, detail-oriented, organised, and prompt. You will play an integral part in the day-to-day operations with opportunities to work alongside smart and talented colleagues across organisation.

You will work in our office located in Manila, and you will report to the Crew Operations Manager .

Main Responsbilities

• Implement all the relevant crewing-related procedures in QCREW and HFSP QOM
• Conduct selection and promotion process of seafarers in accordance with existing guidelines
• Ensure that all Crew Operations relevant records are updated in OCS
• Establish and implement the Succession Plan with close collaboration with other Crew Managers
• Closely coordinate all changes on the original crew change plan to the Crew Support Manager
• Conduct exit interviews for all disembarking crew of all vessels assigned to him/her
• Implement the EST procedures in HFSP QOM
• Endorse crew with P&I case to Insurance & Claims Manager
• Ensure that all crew’s benefits are implemented in accordance with existing company policies and procedures
• Keep up with the latest company Circulars, Information letters, Procedures and Policies and disseminate these to colleagues and/or seafarers
• Conduct regular Crew Operations updates and/or act as a lecturer during PREDEPSubmit reports as required
• Perform other lawful functions as may be directed by his/her superior.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation or Marine Engineering education
• Deep insight in relevant rules and regulations especially on MLC2006 and DMW requirements
• With excellent communication skills in an international environment
• With strong interpersonal skills and forward-thinking mindset
• Analytical, structured, and work with high level of integrity
• Intuitive on using crew data processing software/systems

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