Logistics / Maintenance Planner

Kroger; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Maintenance Planner in Cleveland, TN. This role is responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance work, ensuring high standards of safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, along with at least 3 years in maintenance management.

The position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational skills. Candidates should be able to navigate diverse environments while interacting effectively with team members and management.

Qualifications

• 3 years of maintenance management experience required.
• Ability to respond effectively to changing demands essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule all maintenance work across facility areas.
• Create and manage work orders for maintenance requests.
• Identify materials and resources needed for work orders.
• Ensure safety is prioritized in all work planning.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Prioritization and organization

Ability to manage in diverse environments

Problem diagnosis and judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Engineering degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

Promote safety, quality and reliability in all activities conducted by the maintenance team. Improve workforce productivity and work quality by eliminating - in advance - potential delays and obstacles through proper planning and coordination of labor, parts and materials. Responsible for the planning and scheduling of all maintenance work performed in all facility areas. Maintain appropriate records and files to permit the meaningful analysis and reporting of results for work done. Meet production deadlines, maintain cost control goals, complete daily duties and other duties assigned. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review and screen all work order requests to ensure their scope is clearly described.
• Check orders to ensure the priority is realistic and provide practical lead time, cost and other coding for accuracy. Check authorization of order is correct and approved.
• Create work orders for approved requests. Refer questioned work order requests to the Maintenance Manager for approval.
• Obtain blueprints, drawings, instructional manuals and special procedures, as needed, to clarify the intent of work orders.
• Examine unplanned work orders and determine the best way to accomplish the work. Consult with the Maintenance Manager for approval.
• Partners with purchasing clerk to ensure the timely delivery of parts and equipment.
• Identify and obtain necessary materials required to complete work orders.
• Ensure safety needs are given top priority in work planning.
• Identify the sequence of steps required to fulfill each work order, the number of mechanics and required labor hours for each step. List special tools and/or equipment needed.
• Estimate cost for each work order in terms of direct labor, materials required and total costs.
• Assign delay codes to backlogged work orders awaiting scheduling and unplanned work orders, as necessary.
• Avoid waste and misuse of product and materials.
• Use reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Engineering degree in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 years of maintenance management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work based on changing and challenging deadlines.
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a focus on excellent customer service.
• Communicate effectively with associates, staff and senior management.
• Ability to respond effectively to changing demands.
• Ability to diagnose situations and make good judgments in a timely manner.