Planning and Scheduling Associate

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

Planning and Scheduling Associate

Forum Contract Manufacturing is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Planning and Scheduling Associate to support production planning, scheduling, and coordination across our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, working with data and ERP systems, and communicating with various departments to help ensure production schedules are met.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Hard-working, dependable, and accountable
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong at managing schedules, priorities, and multiple tasks simultaneously
• A strong communicator who can confidently interact with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Customer Service
• Comfortable working with numbers, data, and production information
• Able to analyze information and make practical decisions based on changing priorities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Able to work with urgency while maintaining accuracy
• Proactive about identifying scheduling conflicts, shortages, and potential delays
• Comfortable asking questions and seeking help when needed
• Able to follow through on tasks and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working independently while also working effectively as part of a team
• Interested in learning manufacturing processes, production planning, and scheduling systems
• Experienced with or willing to learn ERP/MRP systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Manufacturing, production planning, inventory, purchasing, or scheduling experience is a plus
• Experience with injection molding or plastics manufacturing is a plus