Master Scheduler: Lead Production Schedules & Delivery

Colonial Group; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KI in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a Master Scheduler to lead and coordinate manufacturing scheduling, ensuring plans meet customer demand, capacity, and business goals.

You will oversee plant-wide scheduling, mentor schedulers, and partner with Operations, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Engineering, and other KI facilities to drive on-time delivery and continuous improvement. Strong ERP experience and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Materials Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–4 years manufacturing scheduling, planning, supervisory, or related experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration across levels.
• Familiar with ERP systems and production planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and efficient use of capacity.
• Monitor shop orders, production priorities, and work center schedules.
• Collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, and Sales Operations to address constraints.
• Lead and coordinate scheduling across departments and product lines.
• Support large projects, key customer accounts, and expedited orders by aligning capacity with commitments.
• Serve as primary contact for scheduling issues and escalations.
• Lead, coach, and develop scheduling team members with cross-training.
• Drive continuous improvement of scheduling processes, tools, reporting, and efficiency.
• Maintain scheduling data integrity within BPCS and generate KPI reports.
• Partner with other KI facilities to support intercompany production and share best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Tools

BPCS ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

KI in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a Master Scheduler to lead and coordinate manufacturing scheduling, ensuring plans meet customer demand, capacity, and business goals.

You will oversee plant-wide scheduling, mentor schedulers, and partner with Operations, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Engineering, and other KI facilities to drive on-time delivery and continuous improvement. Strong ERP experience and collaboration skills are essential.