Scheduler

Crystal Group; Hiawatha (IA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

On-Site Gym

Job summary

Crystal Group, located in Iowa, is seeking a Scheduler to plan and coordinate production timelines on-site, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. The role reports to the Director of Production within Purchasing, and involves close collaboration across sales, engineering, production, and procurement.

The Scheduler will develop and maintain schedules, analyze data to optimize lead times, and monitor progress to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of planning and/or MRP experience.
• Knowledge of time management and inventory practices helps.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and communicate with internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains the production schedule based on demand forecast, sales orders, and resource availability.
• Analyzes production and inventory data to optimize scheduling and reduce lead times.
• Collaborates with sales, engineering, production, and procurement to ensure alignment.
• Monitors progress against the schedule to identify issues and implement changes as needed.
• Conducts regular meetings with stakeholders to communicate scheduling changes and impacts to delivery.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Associate's degree in business or related field

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Scheduler page is loaded## Schedulerlocations: Hiawatha, IA: Cedar Rapids, IAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: October 30, 2026 (26 days left to apply)job requisition id: R0004835**Job Description:****Job Title:** Scheduler**Reports to:** Director, Production**Department**: Purchasing**Work Model:** Full-time, On-site - No Travel Required**Schedule**: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm**Company & Benefit Information**At Crystal Group, we do hard things - designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world's most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a *zero limits* approach to wow our customers.Crystal Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:* Medical/dental/vision insurance* Paid time off* Tuition reimbursement* Wellness programs* Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)* On-Site Gym**Job Summary**The Scheduler is responsible for planning and coordinating the jobs timelines and operations within the production schedule. This role ensures that tasks are scheduled effectively to meet deadlines and adjust schedule based on feedback. This role involves close collaboration with various departments such as sales, engineering, production, and procurement.**Essential Functions*** Develops and maintains the production schedule based on demand forecast, sales orders, and resource availability.* Analyze production and inventory data to optimize scheduling and reduce lead times.* Collaborates with other departments to ensure alignment.* Monitor progress against the schedule to identify potential issues and implement change as needed.* Conduct regular meetings with stake holder to communicate scheduling changes, updates and any impacts to delivery schedule.* Utilize scheduling software and tools to generate work, reports, and metrics**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities****Knowledge:*** Time management principles and ability to prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines.* Inventory management practices, ensuring accurate tracking, ordering, and stock control to support operational needs**Skills:*** Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in completing tasks and projects.* Organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively* Effectively communicate with internal customers**Abilities:*** Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to shifting priorities and changing circumstances* Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining focus and efficiency across various responsibilities**Required Qualifications*** Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a \"protected person\")* Education requirements: GED/High School Diploma* Two years of planning, and/or MRP experience**Preferred Qualifications*** Associate's degree in business, or other related field**Working Conditions**Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Occasional exposure to manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 25 lbs, standing for extended periods during product testing.**EEO Statement**Crystal Group, Inc, maintains a program of equal employment opportunity designed to ensure that employment and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.**Offer Contingency**All job offers are contingent on the applicant successfully completing the background check and drug screen.This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary. Employment with Crystal Group remains at-will.At Crystal Group, we do hard things - designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world's most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a *zero limits* approach to wow our customers.