MFG PLANT MAINTENANCE PLANNER (HOURLY)

Kroger; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kroger Manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to support the Atlanta plant. You will plan and schedule maintenance, manage work orders, and coordinate with teams to ensure equipment availability and safe, compliant operations.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, cost estimation, and backlog management in a fast-paced food production environment. On-site position with opportunities for growth and training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to learn computer maintenance management system.
• Basic administrative and math skills.
• Effective planning/organizational skills.
• Functional knowledge/use of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning and scheduling of maintenance work using tracking software.
• Maintain a file of standard work orders for recurring repairs.
• Follow weekly preventative maintenance schedule and balance workload.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure equipment availability.
• Prepare schedulable work orders for shutdowns.
• Review work requests and define scope; obtain materials/tools.
• Estimate labor and material costs per work order.
• Track schedules and capture notes in the database.
• Manage backlog of work orders awaiting scheduling.
• Compare actual labor/materials vs estimates to improve methods.
• Follow safety, quality, and regulatory practices.
• Support SQF systems and quality principles.
• Work around food allergens as required.
• Perform essential job functions with/without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

CMMS usage

Planning & scheduling

MS Office

Minimal supervision

Administrative & math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school background

2 years maintenance experience (desired)

Tools

Computer Maintenance Management System

Job description

Assist in optimizing workforce productivity and work quality by eliminating potential delays and obstacles through proper planning and coordination of manpower, parts and materials. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Using the computer tracking software and systems assist in planning and scheduling maintenance work, maintain appropriate records and files and report the results of completed work
• Maintain a file of standard work orders for recurring repairs
• Follow a weekly work schedule for preventative maintenance and planned work and ensure scheduling balance with hours available and full utilization of personnel
• Communicate with appropriate teams to ensure equipment availability prior to scheduling
• Maintain a ready package of schedulable work orders requiring equipment shut down so that work can be performed in the event of an unscheduled shutdown
• Review work requests and work orders and ensure the scope is clearly defined; identify and obtain materials and special tools
• Estimate cost for each work order including labor, material and total cost
• Follow up to ensure the completed schedules and work orders are returned at the proper time. Carefully review completed schedules and capture all appropriate comments in the database
• Manage backlog of work orders; maintain a backlog of work orders awaiting scheduling for ready/non-ready work orders
• Review the actual labor expended versus estimated labor and materials used for completed jobs to determine corrective measures needed to improve accuracy in estimating and improving work methods
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF Systems
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to learn computer maintenance management system
• Basic administrative and math skills
• Effective planning/organizational skills
• Functional knowledge/use of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Desired

• Technical school background or 2 years work experience in maintenance
• Working knowledge of a computer maintenance management system
• Overall knowledge of manufacturing operations, procedures/equipment
• Previous maintenance supervision experience

Job Info

• Job Identification 228690
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 09/11/2026, 06:33 PM
• Locations 2121 Faulkner Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30324, US (On-site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• – A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• – Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• – Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• – Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• – Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• – Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.