Planning Manager - Reliability and Maintenance Engineering

Great Lakes Water Authority; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Planning Manager for Reliability and Maintenance Engineering to oversee the planning and scheduling of activities. This role requires a proactive approach to financial management and staff leadership, ensuring adherence to all regulatory standards while fostering operational excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision.

Tuition reimbursement and team member discounts.

Retirement and Retirement Health Savings effective first day.

Qualifications

• Five years of recent management experience required.
• Professional accreditation may be required for some specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a diverse workforce effectively.
• Develop and administer annual operating and capital budgets.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and legislative requirements.

Skills

Management

Budgeting

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Accounting, or Human Resources

Job description

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Planning Manager - Reliability and Maintenance Engineering

Apply locations 9300 W. Jefferson Detroit, MI 48209 time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 30, 2025 (15 days left to apply) job requisition id R25_0000000110

Compensation

$99,368.59 - $165,681.33

(Based on Experience)

Summary

The Wastewater Maintenance Team is looking for a Reliability Maintenance Engineering Planning Manager to direct the day-to-day planning and scheduling of Reliability and Maintenance Engineering (RME) activities using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) with a high standard of independent judgment, initiative, and discretion. Mentor a team of planners in reviewing the effectiveness of the RME planning and scheduling based on key performance indicator (KPI. Plan, monitor and control RME annual budgets by data-driven resources loading, overtime and spare parts inventory management, cost control of both internal and external RME spending. Strive for and uphold GLWA work policies, regulatory compliance and RME operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the operations of a facility or functional unit
• Manage and motivate a diverse workforce
• Effectively manage all assigned staff, daily assignments and provide on the job training
• Develop, recommend, and administer the annual operating and capital budgets for the unit to ensure expenditures are controlled, maintained, and approved
• Ensure that financial planning, performance measurement, and reporting are developed and in compliance with legislative requirements and are in support of the division's goals and objectives
• Ensure compliance with all corporate and legislative requirements to meet operational, environmental, health and safety standards, and ensures the effectiveness and compliance of maintenance and operations
• Liaise with elected officials, public, and represents the division on various committees managing complaints, requests for information, and safety concerns. Ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain
• Manage staff by directing assignments
• Prepare financial budgets and monitor expenditures
• Manage a multidisciplinary staff including hiring and handling labor and employee relation issues.
• Plan and build reliability and efficiencies in the facility and/or the organization to ensure uninterrupted services
• Motivate, train, lead and develop staff for improved performance and efficiency
• Maintain effective working relationships with others
• Effectively utilize appropriate security and safety equipment and procedures
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Develop proficiency in unit specific operations and software
• Problem solves effectively
• Communicate frequently with team members and other units across the Organization about the process, equipment, or potential problems
• Develop proficiency in unit specific operations and software
• Direct team activities or work as a team member
• Perform shift work which includes all day, afternoon, night, weekend, and holiday assignments
• Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties as well as wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) relative to the specific classification
• Ability to work irregular hours, commute to GLWA facilities and worksites, and respond to after hour emergencies and on-call responses

Required Education and Experience

At the time of application:

Transcripts or Diploma Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in the related operational or functional fields, such as Engineering, Chemistry, Accounting, or Human Resources.
• Five (5) years of recent management and operational experience gained through progressively more responsible positions.
• Professional accreditation in an area related to the operational or functional field may be requiredfor some specialty areas at the discretion of the GLWA Chief Executive Officer andOrganizational Development Unit.
• Education requirement can be substituted with extensive experience at the discretion of the GLWA Chief Executive Officer and Organizational Development Unit.

Preferred Experience:

• Certified Reliability and Maintenance Professional or willing to obtain
• Michigan Class D Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license or MWEA/CWEA grade certificate or willing to obtain

Environmental Working Requirements:

May work in an office, plant, or field environment. This position requires the ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This position requires extensive computer use and extended time seated in meetings. This position also requires the ability to walk throughout the plants and facilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment. Click HERE for more information.

Note: Part-Time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan.

GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.

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