Industrial Engineer - Distribution & Automation

Penguin Random House; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Penguin Random House in Crawfordsville, IN is seeking an analytical Operations Services specialist to support distribution operations, data analysis, and project management as the company scales automation and material handling across facilities.

You will collaborate across functions, participate in cross-site initiatives, conduct time studies, build analyses in Excel, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent 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 complex formulas.
• Ability to prioritize work and collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Support distribution operations and automation initiatives across the network.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analyses, and data collection.
• Develop distribution network models and improve processes.
• Create clear analyses in Excel and present findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-site teams and vendors as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse management systems

ERP software

Job description

Penguin Random House in Crawfordsville, IN is seeking an analytical Operations Services specialist to support distribution operations, data analysis, and project management as the company scales automation and material handling across facilities.

You will collaborate across functions, participate in cross-site initiatives, conduct time studies, build analyses in Excel, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders while traveling as needed.