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 skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to become proficient in BPCS or similar ERP systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with production planning and manufacturing scheduling.
- Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement knowledge.
- Experience using ERP systems and production planning tools.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-funded ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Onsite nurse and physical therapist
- Education reimbursement
- Opportunities to advance within a supportive, team-driven culture
Apply Today
If you're a strategic thinker who enjoys solving complex scheduling challenges, balancing customer expectations with production capacity, and leading process improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Join KI and help ensure the right products are delivered to the right customers at the right time.
KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Materials Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent education and relevant experience
- 3-4 years of manufacturing experience in scheduling, planning, supervisory, lead, or related work
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with employees and leaders at all organizational levels
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency
- Ability to become proficient in BPCS or similar ERP systems
- Experience with production planning and manufacturing scheduling
- Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement knowledge
- Experience using ERP systems and production planning tools
What We Do
KI (Krueger International, Inc.) is an employee-owned contract furniture manufacturer headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It designs and manufactures adaptable furniture and related service solutions for education, healthcare, government, and corporate environments. Its offerings include seating, desks, tables, casegoods, architectural walls, workspace systems, library and dormitory furniture, and accessories, supported by a customer-focused procurement and fulfillment approach.
