Plant Maintenance Planner | Improve Uptime & Safety

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

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.