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Manufacturing Planner green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based route, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs mean priority dates matter, so starting the sponsorship process early with the right employer is critical.
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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 and our Customer 1st strategy. Demonstrate the Company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Responsibilities for Candidates:
- Using the CMMS and other software systems, engage 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; assist in the identification and procurement of materials and special tools.
- Manage backlog of work orders; maintain a backlog of work orders awaiting scheduling for ready/non-ready work orders.
- 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 and lead the subsequent improvement conversations.
- 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.
- Work with vendors to help execute maintenance activities.
- 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.
- Backup support for the Maintenance Planner and Parts Specialist.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned by direct-report supervisor.
Qualifications for Candidates:
- 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 - excellent planning/organizational skills.
- Functional knowledge/use of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- 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.
Description for Candidates:
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 and our Customer 1st strategy. Demonstrate the Company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Responsibilities for Candidates:
- Using the CMMS and other software systems, engage 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; assist in the identification and procurement of materials and special tools.
- Manage backlog of work orders; maintain a backlog of work orders awaiting scheduling for ready/non-ready work orders.
- 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 and lead the subsequent improvement conversations.
- 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.
- Work with vendors to help execute maintenance activities.
- 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.
- Backup support for the Maintenance Planner and Parts Specialist.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned by direct-report supervisor.
Qualifications for Candidates:
- 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 - excellent planning/organizational skills.
- Functional knowledge/use of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Planner
Document your planning credentials strategically
Pull together transcripts, certifications like CPIM or CSCP, and performance records that map to DOL's occupational definition for Manufacturing Planners. EB-3 skilled worker requires at least two years of experience, while EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive, specialized experience.
Search employers with active PERM filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. manufacturers and supply chain operations that have filed PERM applications for planning roles. Employers with established green card pipelines understand the multi-step process and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-filing when backlogs extend timelines.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to identify your prevailing wage level before accepting an offer. PERM requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage, and an offer below that level will fail the DOL audit before it even reaches USCIS.
Understand how O*NET affects your PERM classification
Your employer's PERM attorney will classify your role using the O*NET occupational profile, which determines the job zone, typical entry requirements, and SVP level. If your actual duties span multiple O*NET codes, clarify the primary classification early to avoid a DOL audit or denial on occupational mismatch grounds.
Track your priority date before changing employers
If you switch employers after your I-140 is approved, your original priority date can carry over to the new employer's I-140 petition. AC21 job portability, which lets you change to a same or similar occupation, only applies once your I-485 adjustment application has been pending at least 180 days.
Target manufacturers in sectors with consistent PERM activity
Aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, and electronics manufacturing employers file PERM applications for planning roles at higher rates than light manufacturing or distribution. Focusing your search on these subsectors increases the probability that a prospective employer already has an immigration process and legal counsel in place.
Green Card Manufacturing Planner: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B sponsorship and green card sponsorship for a Manufacturing Planner role?
H-1B visa sponsorship gives you temporary work authorization in three-year increments, subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. For Manufacturing Planners, the employer must complete PERM labor certification with DOL first, proving no qualified U.S. workers are available, before filing the I-140 petition with USCIS.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Manufacturing Planner positions?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with verified PERM filing histories for manufacturing and supply chain planning roles. Not every manufacturer that hires planners has experience with employment-based green card sponsorship, so targeting companies with established immigration pipelines significantly reduces the risk of a sponsorship commitment falling through mid-process.
Does a Manufacturing Planner role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Manufacturing Planner positions qualify under EB-3 as professional or skilled worker roles, since the job typically requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, or a related field, or at least two years of specialized experience. EB-2 sponsorship is available if the role requires an advanced degree or if you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive planning experience.
How long does the PERM labor certification process take for a Manufacturing Planner?
DOL does not publish fixed processing timelines for PERM applications, and audit rates add further variability. After PERM certification, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS, and you can then apply to adjust status or pursue consular processing. Nationals from India and China face priority date backlogs that can extend the total timeline significantly beyond the initial filing steps.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Two distinct rules apply depending on where you are in the process. Once your I-140 is approved, a new employer can file a fresh I-140 and request to retain your original priority date. If your I-485 adjustment application has been pending at least 180 days, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the entire process from PERM.