Crewing Manager

Company /Department

Skeiron Logistics manages a fleet of 4 heavy lift / multi-purpose vessels and is focused on providing a complete range of quality ship management services to its customers. More information is available at Company’s website www.skeironshipping.com

Primary Responsibilities – Crewing - With one direct report (Crewing Executive)

A.   Recruitment

• Assist insourcing & recruitment of all crew through manning agents for the Company managed vessels including preparation of employment contracts.
• Ensure that the crew are qualified i.e. meet the Company and flag state requirements with regards to certification and experience prior to joining the vessel.
• Oversee the end-to-end interview, selection, and recruitment process for all crew, including the preparation of employment contracts.
• Manage, evaluate, & audit manning agents in India, Romania, & Philippines.

B.   Day to Day Operations

•  Plan &oversee crew schedule, crew rotation, sign on/off documentations, crew welfare.
• Oversee &approve crew payroll. Ensure crew’s final accounts managed and paid on time.
• Liaise with Masters, port authorities, manning agents to ensure seamless operations.
• Ensure Crew Matrix and planning is updated on daily basis and followed up on.
• Ensure Crew documentation & certification kept updated via manning agents.
• Liaise with flag state on crew related issues.

C.   Performance Management and Crew Retention

•  Define, implement, & monitor (KPIs) for onboard crew, ensuring continuous evaluation of technical competency, safety compliance, and leadership.
• Manage performance review process across the fleet to ensure objective, timely evaluations are completed upon every crew sign-off.
• Analyse crew turnover to diagnose root causes of attrition, develop retention strategies & career development paths for high-performing crew to build a loyal, stable talent pool.
• Hold international manning agents accountable for quality of supplied crew by linking recruitment performance to retention metrics & training standards.
• Act as the primary shore-based point for crew grievances, welfare concerns, &disciplinary issues, resolving conflicts promptly to maintain high morale &a positive safety culture.

Requirements 

•  Preferably sailed as Master or C/O, crewing experience in a shore-based set up is essential.
• Organized & attentive to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills to manage crew onboard as well as to interact with team ashore.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Word. Possess clear communication skills, good analytical ability, with a consistent focus on quality.