Manager, Crew Manning Operations - Based in the Philippines

caliber8; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime company seeks a Manager for Crew Manning Operations to lead the manning office in the Philippines. Responsibilities include overseeing recruitment, regulatory compliance, and ensuring seafarer welfare. The ideal candidate will have significant maritime experience and strong leadership skills, playing a key role in managing operations and supporting business development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in crew manning/maritime operations.
• 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of POEA regulations, MLC, and STCW.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily crew manning activities including recruitment and deployment.
• Ensure adherence to POEA, MARINA, MLC 2006, and STCW standards.
• Monitor crew welfare and repatriation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Financial Literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Maritime, Business, HR, or related fields

Job description

Manager, Crew Manning Operations

Based in the Philippines
Reports to: President

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Manager, Crew Manning Operations to lead and ensure the efficient day-to-day functioning of our manning office in the Philippines. This role plays a critical part in overseeing recruitment, deployment, compliance, and seafarer welfare, while also supporting business development efforts with third-party clients.

You will supervise multiple frontline departments, ensure compliance with maritime and labor standards (POEA, MARINA, DOLE), and act as Officer-in-Charge in the President’s absence. This is a key succession planning and leadership support role within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations Management

• Oversee daily crew manning activities including recruitment, documentation, and deployment.
• Supervise departments handling crew sourcing, medicals, training, visa/travel arrangements, and pre-departure processes.
• Assist in budget planning, financial reporting, and cost-effective operational management.

2. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to POEA, MARINA, MLC 2006, and STCW standards.
• Maintain compliance calendars and oversee internal audits of documentation.

3. Seafarer Welfare

• Monitor crew welfare, repatriation, and disputes in coordination with the legal team.
• Ensure all pre-departure briefings and contracts are compliant and updated.

4. Team Leadership

• Mentor junior managers and staff across operational departments.
• Support training programs aligned with compliance and service standards.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with ship owners, clients, and training/medical providers to ensure smooth deployment and communication.
• Contribute to developing and growing 3rd party crew management services.

6. Corporate Support

• Assist with compliance reports for SEC, BIR, DOLE, and LGUs.
• Support procurement, budgeting, and vendor management activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime, Business, HR, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in crew manning/maritime operations, with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of POEA regulations, MLC, and STCW.
• Financial literacy to support budgeting and procurement processes.
• Filipino citizen, eligible to represent the company in regulatory affairs.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Proactive and accountable
• Strong interpersonal and multitasking skills
• Calm under pressure with a solutions-oriented mindset