Senior Industrial Engineer

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

Senior Industrial Engineer at Penguin Random House, focusing on operational initiatives and supply chain optimization within the publishing industry.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeWestminster • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain operations and industrial engineering, with a strong focus on process improvement, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in advanced Excel and warehouse management systems to drive operational efficiency and support project initiatives.

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Supply Chain OperationsData AnalysisAdvanced Excel SkillsCross-Functional Project LeadershipWarehouse Management Systems

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Hard Skills

Industrial EngineeringProcess ImprovementData ExtractionActivity-Based CostingLabor ModelsFlow Chart DevelopmentSystem EnhancementsAutomation SolutionsMaterial Handling EquipmentTime Studies

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcel

Industry Keywords

Distribution OperationsOperational GrowthSupply Chain ManagementManufacturing EnvironmentVendor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborating with people at all levels within the organization in support of strengthening the world's largest general trade book publisher
Building the best supply chain in the publishing industry
Contributing to major operational initiatives across the distribution network
Supporting cross-site collaboration, analysis, and project involvement
Evaluating existing processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and developing new approaches that support operational growth and efficiency
Contributing to analyses and projects focused on distribution operations
Working with data, building analyses in Excel, and communicating findings clearly to a range of audiences
Conducting time studies, flow chart development, testing system enhancements, and training others
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