We are looking for an experienced Product Owner to join a fast-moving Agile environment supporting operational workflow initiatives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This Long-term Contract position requires someone who can manage competing priorities, maintain visibility across interdependent work, and communicate risks and decisions clearly to stakeholders and leadership. The role is well suited for someone who is detail oriented and brings strong backlog management expertise, sharp organizational skills, and the ability to support both product ownership and business analysis activities within operations-focused teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Drive product ownership activities for an Agile team by shaping priorities, clarifying scope, and keeping work aligned with business objectives.<br>• Create and maintain user stories, acceptance criteria, and backlog items to ensure development teams have clear and actionable requirements.<br>• Lead backlog refinement sessions and contribute actively to sprint planning, standups, reviews, and other Agile ceremonies.<br>• Monitor dependencies, surface emerging risks early, and escalate concerns to leadership to help keep delivery on track.<br>• Partner with operational stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business needs tied to process improvements and workflow changes.<br>• Support workflow-related initiatives involving Appian and related operational tools, including efforts connected to changes in existing operating platforms.<br>• Coordinate across cross-functional teams to translate business priorities into deliverable product increments with measurable value.<br>• Maintain organized documentation and communication channels using tools such as JIRA and other collaboration platforms.<br>• Provide insight into life insurance or annuity operations workflows to help ensure solutions reflect real business processes and user needs.
<p>Software Support Analyst - Direct Hire | Permanent </p><p>Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa !! Onsite in office, 5 days / week</p><p>No H1B or F1 sponsorship available. U.S. Citizen, Green Card, or EAD only.</p><p>Why Apply?</p><p>Total compensation up to $50-55K plus bonus and solid benefits. *** For immediate/ confidential ONSITE IN OFFICE 5 days per week/ CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA consideration, please DM CARRIE DANGER on LinkedIn or send an email to me direct with your resume. My DIRECT email address can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***TOTAL COMP up to $55K Base +Benefits! </p><p>We are seeking a Software Support Analyst to join a collaborative service desk team supporting both external clients and internal users. This role is centered on supporting proprietary Windows-based software applications that integrate with paper scanning technology.</p><p>Strong technical support or application support background and be comfortable troubleshooting software issues, working directly with end users, and reviewing client data files to identify root causes and determine appropriate resolutions.</p><p>Join a tenured team in a hands-on support environment where you play a key role in ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.</p><p>What You’ll Do</p><p>Provide Tier 1 support for proprietary software applications</p><p>Troubleshoot and resolve software, system, and end-user issues within a service desk environment</p><p>Support clients through remote access tools and direct user interaction</p><p>Analyze client data files to identify issues</p><p>Assist users with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel</p><p>Support software tied to paper scanning devices and related business workflows</p><p>Document support issues, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions within the ticketing system</p><p>Collaborate with service desk team members and escalate issues as appropriate</p><p>Support Environment</p><p>90% external client support</p><p>10% internal user support</p><p>Multi-tiered service desk structure with Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 responsibilities</p><p>What We’re Looking For</p><p>Experience in software support, application support, technical support, or service desk support</p><p>Background supporting proprietary software or third-party business applications</p><p>Strong technical knowledge of:</p><p>Windows operating systems</p><p>SQL Server</p><p>Microsoft Office, especially Excel</p><p>Ability to review and interpret client data files for troubleshooting and issue resolution</p><p>Strong communication skills and a customer-service-oriented mindset</p><p>Why Join This Team</p><p>You will be joining a well-established and collaborative team play a critical role in supporting clients and ensuring successful use of a specialized software platform. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced peers, build technical depth, and contribute in a highly visible support role.</p><p>**Software Support Analyst Direct Hire position up to $50-55K BASE PLUS Bonus + SOLID BENEFITS! For immediate / confidential consideration on this Direct Hire IT opportunity, it is best to e-mail resume confidentially to Carrie Danger –My direct email address is on my LinkedIn profile.**</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a manufacturing organization in Waterloo, IA to hire a Supply Management Specialist to support day‑to‑day supply chain and materials coordination. This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth movement of raw castings between internal operations and external machined casting suppliers, working closely with both internal stakeholders and supplier partners.</p><p><br></p><p>Schedule: 1st shift, start time between 6:00–7:00 AM, minimal overtime</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>What You’ll Do:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary liaison coordinating raw casting movement between internal manufacturing operations and external suppliers</li><li>Manage and analyze daily inventory reports shared with suppliers</li><li>Create demand forecasts and past‑due order reports for key suppliers</li><li>Monitor material flow, identify issues, and support resolution efforts</li><li>Collaborate cross‑functionally with supply chain, operations, and supplier partners</li></ul><p><strong><u>Additional Details:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Role is fully onsite and split between two Waterloo manufacturing locations</li><li>Travel between locations using a personal vehicle is required</li><li>Visa sponsorship is not available</li><li>Metatarsal shoes will be required</li></ul><p>This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their supply management experience in a hands‑on manufacturing environment while working closely with both internal teams and external suppliers.</p>
<p>Job Title: Supply Management Specialist</p><p>Location: Waterloo, IA (onsite, split between two manufacturing locations)</p><p>Schedule: 1st shift, start time between 6:00–7:00 AM, minimal overtime</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a manufacturing organization in Waterloo, IA to hire a Supply Management Specialist to support day‑to‑day supply chain and materials coordination. This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth movement of raw castings between internal operations and external machined casting suppliers, working closely with both internal stakeholders and supplier partners.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>What You’ll Do:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary liaison coordinating raw casting movement between internal manufacturing operations and external suppliers</li><li>Manage and analyze daily inventory reports shared with suppliers</li><li>Create demand forecasts and past‑due order reports for key suppliers</li><li>Monitor material flow, identify issues, and support resolution efforts</li><li>Collaborate cross‑functionally with supply chain, operations, and supplier partners</li></ul><p><strong><u>Additional Details:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Role is fully onsite and split between two Waterloo manufacturing locations</li><li>Travel between locations using a personal vehicle is required</li><li>Visa sponsorship is not available</li><li>Metatarsal shoes will be required </li></ul><p>This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their supply management experience in a hands‑on manufacturing environment while working closely with both internal teams and external suppliers.</p>
We are looking for a highly motivated ERP/CRM Consultant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Cedar Falls, Iowa. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with advanced systems, including Unanet and Deltek, while driving operational efficiency and data accuracy. Ideal candidates will bring strong administrative and data management skills to support organizational growth and system optimization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Enter, organize, and verify data to ensure accuracy and completeness within ERP and CRM systems.<br>• Collaborate with external consultants to gain a deep understanding of Unanet functionalities and capabilities.<br>• Develop and implement best practices for system usage and optimization.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and cleansing tasks.<br>• Generate insightful reports to support business decision-making.<br>• Assist in the transition from Excel spreadsheets to Unanet by ensuring smooth data migration.<br>• Provide administrative support to maintain system integrity and operational efficiency.<br>• Leverage marketing knowledge, if applicable, to enhance CRM strategies and data-driven campaigns.<br>• Identify and resolve discrepancies in data, ensuring consistent and clean records.<br>• Train team members on system functionalities and usage best practices.
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled Plant Controller to oversee financial operations in our manufacturing facility based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role will require strong leadership in managing accounting functions, ensuring financial accuracy, and providing critical insights to drive decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in cost accounting and financial planning within a manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise all accounting and finance operations, including the monthly close process and daily departmental activities.</p><p>• Ensure financial statements and key metrics are accurate and promptly reported to the parent company.</p><p>• Conduct detailed financial analysis and provide actionable feedback to leadership for continuous improvement.</p><p>• Develop and manage the annual business plan along with periodic financial forecasts.</p><p>• Oversee sales and profitability reporting, including pricing strategies, margin analyses, and management of rebates and sales commissions.</p><p>• Optimize cash flow through effective management of treasury activities.</p><p>• Coordinate annual audits, handle legal matters, and ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.</p><p>• Provide analytical support for capital expenditure decisions.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls and implement enhancements as needed.</p><p>• Collaborate with plant and departmental leaders to support strategic business decisions.</p>
<p>Transform your career at a leading global organization dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We’re searching for a skilled <strong>Accounting & Payroll Specialist</strong> to join our collaborative, people-focused headquarters team! </p><p><strong>Your Impact:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Payroll Precision:</strong> Manage weekly and biweekly payroll for multiple operating companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li><li><strong>Financial Excellence:</strong> Reconcile payroll accounts, maintain records, and contribute to audits and expense forecasting. Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable</li><li><strong>Efficiency Focus:</strong> Establish payroll performance metrics, identify automation opportunities, and support special projects in partnership with HR, Finance, and IT.</li><li><strong>Trusted Partner:</strong> Respond promptly to payroll inquiries from staff, managers, and auditors.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Positive, Inclusive Culture:</strong> We foster integrity, belonging, and genuine impact—every day.</li><li><strong>Balanced Workweek:</strong> Enjoy a four-day onsite schedule (M-Th) for improved work/life balance.</li><li><strong>Career Advancement:</strong> Develop both analytical and operational strengths, working cross-functionally to drive process improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>