Senior Industrial Engineer — Distribution & Automation

Bertelsmann-Jobs; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Penguin Random House, LLC in Crawfordsville, IN, is seeking a senior Operations Analyst to join our Operations Services team supporting distribution network initiatives and data-driven improvements.

You will collaborate across functions to evaluate processes, perform time studies, develop flow charts, and help implement warehouse systems and automation while delivering analyses and reports to stakeholders. This onsite role requires strong project management and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in industrial engineering, supply chain operations, or a related technical field.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in industrial engineering, supply chain, distribution, manufacturing, or similar operating environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including 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.
• Experience leading cross‑functional projects.
• Experience working with external vendors.
• Experience extracting, analyzing, and summarizing large data sets to communicate findings clearly.
• Experience implementing and supporting warehouse management systems, automation systems, or material handling equipment.

Skills

5–10 years experience

Strong analytical skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Vendor management

Data analysis

WMS/Automation

Prioritization

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Penguin Random House, LLC in Crawfordsville, IN, is seeking a senior Operations Analyst to join our Operations Services team supporting distribution network initiatives and data-driven improvements.

You will collaborate across functions to evaluate processes, perform time studies, develop flow charts, and help implement warehouse systems and automation while delivering analyses and reports to stakeholders. This onsite role requires strong project management and Excel skills.