About the position
Penguin Random House, LLC is the world's largest general trade book publisher. It is a division of Bertelsmann AG, one of the foremost media companies in the world. The Crawfordsville Operations Center located in Montgomery County, Indiana (30 minutes from the greater Indianapolis area) has an incredible opportunity for a driven, self-motivated individual to be part of our Operations Services team. This unique position involves collaborating with people at all levels within the organization in support of our objective to strengthen the world's largest general trade book publisher by having the best supply chain in the publishing industry. The Operations Services department is responsible for project management as well as data analysis. Recent projects include adding two distribution centers to our network, implementing a Goods-to-Person system, and developing distribution network models for a $200M fulfillment operation. This position offers tremendous opportunity for growth while learning the ins and outs of the publishing industry's leading supply chain. Cultural fit is essential. If you prefer consistent routine and repetition, this is not the position for you. Rarely are two days ever the same. This role also requires working collaboratively with team members both in-person and virtually. A resourceful, detail-oriented individual with strong problem-solving skills, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and proficient organizational skills will be very successful in this role.
Responsibilities
- Lead analyses and manage projects that focus on distribution operations.
- Work in the warehouse performing time studies.
- Develop flow charts and create system enhancements.
- Train others on new processes and systems.
- Compile activity-based costing and labor models.
- Install warehouse management systems and design new facilities.
- Implement new material handling equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in industrial engineering, supply chain operations, or similar technical fields.
- 3 - 5 years of diverse project management experience.
- Experience implementing Material Handling Equipment and Automation Systems is highly preferred but not required.
- Previous experience working with external vendors.
- Monday through Friday onsite position.
- Some nonstandard and weekend work is expected during system implementations.
- Some travel is required.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous experience implementing and/or supporting warehouse management systems.
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription drug insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Educational Assistance
- Generous paid time off
