H-1B Visa Manufacturing Planner Jobs
Manufacturing Planner jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers sit squarely in specialty occupation territory, requiring a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, supply chain, or a closely related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application and I-129 petition on your behalf, granting up to three years of initial H-1B status.
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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Planner
Align your degree to supply chain titles
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to production planning duties. A degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or supply chain management strengthens the specialty occupation argument far more than a general business degree.
Verify prevailing wages before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your SOC code and work location before negotiations. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the applicable prevailing wage for each specific worksite.
Find sponsors through verified LCA filing history
Target manufacturers that have filed certified LCAs for planning and operations roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history by role and location, cutting the guesswork out of your employer shortlist.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If your role involves production facilities across multiple locations, ask the hiring manager early whether each site will have its own certified LCA. Manufacturers with multi-plant operations sometimes overlook this requirement, which can delay your start date.
Review your O*NET profile before the petition
O*NET lists the typical education and duties for production planning roles. Reviewing it helps you confirm your actual job description matches the degree-level complexity USCIS expects, and flags any gaps before your employer's attorney drafts the I-129.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If your current H-1B employer ends your role, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to secure a new petition. Prioritize manufacturers whose I-129 filings are already in progress to maximize the chance of a timely transfer within that window.
H-1B Visa Manufacturing Planner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manufacturing Planner role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, supply chain management, operations research, or a closely related field. The employer's job description must reflect degree-level analytical duties such as capacity planning, demand forecasting, and production scheduling. Roles framed around purely clerical or trade tasks will not meet the specialty occupation standard under USCIS guidelines.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Manufacturing Planner positions?
Large manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices are frequent sponsors because their planning functions routinely require quantitative analysis and systems expertise. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for production and planning roles, so you can browse by location and identify active sponsors without sorting through general job boards.
How does the LCA process work for a Manufacturing Planner?
Your employer submits a Labor Condition Application to DOL certifying that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. DOL typically certifies the LCA within seven business days. If you'll work at more than one plant, each worksite needs its own certified LCA before the I-129 petition is filed with USCIS.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new manufacturing employer mid-status?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer once they file a non-frivolous I-129 transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval. You don't lose status during the transfer, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA covering your specific worksite and the prevailing wage for that location before submitting the petition.
What documentation should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
Gather official transcripts showing your degree in a relevant field, any professional certifications in supply chain or operations, and a detailed resume mapping your planning duties to degree-level skills. Your employer's immigration attorney will also need your passport, prior visa documents, and an I-94 record if you're already in the U.S. on another status. Reviewing your O*NET occupation profile beforehand helps ensure your job description aligns with USCIS expectations.