MFG PLANT OPERATIONS PLANNER (HOURLY)

Kroger Co.; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger, a national retailer, is seeking a Production Supervisor at their Anderson, SC facility. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, and preserving production reliability while maintaining inventory budgets and facilitating distribution to centers.

The position requires 1 year of supervision experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and planning software. Candidates should be self-driven and detail-oriented to meet regulatory and company requirements around

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of experience in production supervision.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, planning and forecasting software.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Strong administrative and math skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and scheduling production work weekly with focus on reliability.
• Maintain records and files for meaningful analysis and reporting.
• Manage inventory budgets for finished products and raw materials.
• Coordinate distribution of finished products to distribution centers.
• Minimize changeovers by long-range planning.
• Replenish out-of-stock items as a top priority.
• Forecast long lead time or high-volume usage materials.
• Review long-range plan to ensure capacity and budget adherence.
• Ensure equipment availability before scheduling.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

Planning and forecasting

Self-motivation

Task prioritization

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Planning software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and scheduling production work on weekly basis with emphasis on production reliability
• Maintain appropriate records and files to permit meaningful analysis and report results of work completed to the plant staff
• Maintain finished product and raw material inventory dollar budget
• Manage the process of distribution of finished product to various distribution centers
• Minimize production line changeovers by combining like item production runs through long range planning
• Ensure top priority is given to replenish out of stock items
• Assist in forecasting long lead time or high volume usage materials
• Review long range plan of finished product to ensure line capacity availability and inventory dollar level, meet budget guidelines
• Ensure equipment availability prior to scheduling by communicating with appropriate teams
• Review the actual versus estimated labor and materials used for completed jobs
• 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 2000 Systems
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience in production supervision
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, planning and forecasting software
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Strong administrative and math skills
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks

Desired Qualifications

• Previous food manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of a Computer Production/Inventory Management System
• Knowledge of theories and functions of supply chain management

Job Info

• Job Identification 225980
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 09/03/2026, 04:27 PM
• Locations 433 Sayre St, Anderson, SC, 29624, US (On-site)

Benefits

• 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.