Dynamic Production Planning & Scheduling Specialist

Forummolding; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Contract Manufacturing in Watertown, CT is seeking a Planning and Scheduling Associate to support production planning, scheduling, and cross-department coordination across manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, work with ERP/MRP systems, and communicate with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Customer Service to keep schedules on track.

Qualifications

• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication with cross-functional teams (Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Customer Service).
• Comfortable working with data, production information, and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support production planning and scheduling processes.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure schedules are met.
• Identify scheduling conflicts and escalate when needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team player

ERP/MRP familiarity

Excel proficiency

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Forum Contract Manufacturing in Watertown, CT is seeking a Planning and Scheduling Associate to support production planning, scheduling, and cross-department coordination across manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, work with ERP/MRP systems, and communicate with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Customer Service to keep schedules on track.