Industrial Engineer - Open to Prospective Graduates

Bertelsmann-Jobs; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Generous PTO

Job summary

Penguin Random House in Crawfordsville, IN, seeks an Industrial Engineer open to prospective graduates. The role is onsite, full-time, with a strong emphasis on data-driven distribution operations and process improvement across a growing network.

Collaboration across teams and vendors will be key as automation initiatives advance. The position offers opportunities to work on time studies, system enhancements, and new facility designs within a leading publishing supply chain, with growth

Qualifications

• Some college, preferably in industrial engineering or related STEM field; May 2027 graduation date or earlier.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and levels of the organization.
• Interest in warehouse management systems, automation systems, and material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses focused on distribution operations and process improvements.
• Conduct time studies and develop flow charts; test system enhancements.
• Support WMS implementations and automate material handling solutions.
• Contribute to activity-based costing and labor models for warehouses.
• Assist in designing new facilities and implementing automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-site teams and vendors on distribution projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

MS Office

Prioritization

Collaboration

WMS/Automation interest

Education

Industrial Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Automation Systems

Job description

Industrial Engineer - Open to Prospective Graduates

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 55,000 - USD 65,000 - yearly

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom, and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 250 publishing brands and imprints includes Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others.

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, IN Center located in Montgomery County, Indiana (30 minutes from the greater Indianapolis area) has an incredible opportunity for a driven, self-motivated individual to join our Operations Services team. This unique position involves collaborating with people at all levels within the organization in support of our goal of strengthening the world's largest general trade book publisher by building 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 opportunities for growth while learning the ins and outs of the publishing industry's leading supply chain.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to major operational initiatives across our distribution network. A large-scale automation and material handling implementation is now underway at our Crawfordsville Operations Center, and this position will have the opportunity to support that work through cross-site collaboration, analysis, and project involvement. As our operations continue to evolve, the role will also contribute to future automation, material handling, and operational improvement initiatives at the Westminster facility and across the network.

Success in this role requires adaptability, curiosity, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. If you enjoy variety, solving new problems, and working with others across functions, this could be an excellent opportunity. Rarely are two days the same, and the role requires close collaboration with team members both in person and virtually.

This role combines analysis, project management, and process improvement in support of distribution operations. You will evaluate existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and help develop new approaches that support operational growth and efficiency. The role also requires a candidate to be comfortable working with data, building analyses in Excel, and communicating findings clearly to a range of audiences.

You will contribute to analyses and projects focused on distribution operations, with opportunities to take on increasing ownership over time. Some projects will require work in the warehouse, including time studies, flow chart development, testing system enhancements, and training others. Other projects may include developing activity-based costing and labor models, supporting warehouse management system implementations, designing new facilities, and implementing new automation and material handling solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Some college, preferablyin industrial engineering or related STEM field; open to candidates with projected graduation date of May 2027 or earlier
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills, including experience working with complex formulas
• Excellent PC skills to include 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
• Interest in implementing and supporting warehouse management systems, automation systems, and material handling equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting cross-functional projects
• Experience working with external vendors
• Experience training others
• Experience extracting, analyzing, and summarizing large data sets to communicate findings clearly

Additional Role Details and Requirements

• This is an onsite role, Monday through Friday
• Some non-standard and weekend work is expected during system implementations
• Travel is required as needed based on project work
  • May include visits to other facilities and implementation sites
  • Travel frequency will vary depending on project scope and phase
  • Attendance at trade shows and industry conferences may be required to support vendor engagement, equipment and solution exploration, operational improvement initiatives, and professional development

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Penguin Random House is proud to offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package beginning on your first day, including medical benefits, a 401(k), and a generous paid time off program!

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