Senior Industrial Engineer

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

Senior Industrial Engineer at Penguin Random House responsible for supply chain optimization and operational initiatives. Collaborating across teams to enhance distribution processes and efficiency.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeCarroll County • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborating with people at all levels within the organization
Evaluating existing processes, identifying opportunities for improvement
Developing new approaches that support operational growth and efficiency
Contributing to analyses and projects focused on distribution operations
Developing activity-based costing and labor models
Supporting warehouse management system implementations
Designing new facilities and implementing new automation and material handling solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in industrial engineering, supply chain operations, or a related technical field
5–10 years of relevant experience in an industrial engineering, supply chain, distribution, manufacturing, or similarly complex operational environment
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
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical benefits
401(k)
Generous paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Activity-Based CostingLabor ModelsAdvanced ExcelComplex FormulasData ExtractionData AnalysisMaterial Handling SolutionsAutomation Systems

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaboration