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Master Scheduler

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MANITOWOC, WI
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Job overview

KI is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to coordinate scheduling across its Manitowoc manufacturing operation. The role aligns production schedules with customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and business objectives; oversees plant-wide scheduling processes; leads a scheduling team; and collaborates with internal departments and other KI facilities to support operational excellence and on-time delivery.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Production SchedulingCapacity PlanningAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Materials Management, Supply Chain, Business, or Related Field or Equivalent Education and Experience3+ Years Manufacturing Experience

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions. Since 1941, we've positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers' unique needs - including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That's why we say we offer far more than furniture. We're Furnishing Knowledge. Join the KI Team KI is seeking an experienced and highly organized Master Scheduler to lead and coordinate scheduling activities across our Manitowoc manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for ensuring production schedules align with customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and business objectives. The Master Scheduler will oversee plant-wide scheduling processes, lead a team of schedulers, and collaborate closely with Operations, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Engineering, and other KI facilities to drive operational excellence and on-time delivery performance. What You'll Do Develop and manage production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and efficient use of manufacturing capacity. Monitor shop orders, production priorities, and work center schedules, making adjustments as needed. Collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, and Sales Operations to proactively address material, labor, and equipment constraints. Lead and coordinate scheduling activities across multiple manufacturing departments and product lines. Support large projects, key customer accounts, and expedited orders by aligning production capacity with customer commitments. Serve as the primary point of contact for scheduling-related issues and escalations. Lead, coach, and develop scheduling team members while ensuring adequate cross-training and departmental coverage. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling processes, tools, reporting, and overall efficiency. Maintain scheduling data integrity within BPCS and generate key performance reports and metrics. Partner with other KI manufacturing facilities to support intercompany production needs and share best practices. Required Qualifications Associate degree in Materials Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. 3-4 years of manufacturing experience in scheduling, planning, supervisory, lead, or related role. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving... For full info follow application link. KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/5230C2A8BE734F57 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.

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