Industrial Engineer

Bertelsmann•Crawfordsville, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Penguin Random House is hiring an Industrial Engineer for its Operations Services team at the Crawfordsville Operations Center. The role supports distribution operations and the company’s goal of strengthening its supply chain through project management, data analysis, and process improvement. The position involves collaborating with colleagues across functions and levels, and may contribute to major operational initiatives across the distribution network, including automation and material handling implementations at the Crawfordsville and Westminster facilities. The role combines analysis, project management, and process improvement. The Industrial Engineer will evaluate existing processes, identify improvement opportunities, develop analyses in Excel, and communicate findings to varied audiences. Projects may involve warehouse time studies, flow chart development, system enhancement testing, and training. Other work may include activity-based costing and labor models, warehouse management system implementations, facility design, and automation and material handling solutions. The role offers opportunities to take on increasing ownership over time and requires adaptability in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is an onsite position, Monday through Friday. Some non-standard and weekend work is expected during system implementations. Travel is required as needed for project work and may include visits to other facilities and implementation sites. Attendance at trade shows and industry conferences may also be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in industrial engineering, supply chain operations, or a related technical field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced Excel skills, including experience working with complex formulas.
Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing conditions.
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across functions and levels of the organization.
Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday.
Availability for some non-standard and weekend work during system implementations.
Ability to travel as needed based on project work.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading or supporting cross-functional projects.
Experience working with external vendors.
Experience implementing or supporting warehouse management systems.
Experience implementing or supporting automation systems and material handling equipment.
Experience training others.
Experience extracting, analyzing, and summarizing large data sets to communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

Support project management and data analysis for distribution operations.
Evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
Develop analyses in Excel and communicate findings clearly to a range of audiences.
Contribute to distribution operations analyses and projects, with opportunities to take on increasing ownership.
Conduct warehouse time studies and develop flow charts.
Test system enhancements and train others.
Develop activity-based costing and labor models.
Support warehouse management system implementations.
Contribute to facility design and implementation of automation and material handling solutions.
Collaborate across functions and sites on operational initiatives.
Travel to other facilities and implementation sites as needed for project work.