Senior Industrial Engineer

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

. Collaborate with people at all levels to strengthen the publishing supply chain .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeCrawfordsville • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in industrial engineering and supply chain operations, with a strong focus on process improvement, automation implementation, and cross-functional project leadership. Proficient in data analysis and communication, particularly using advanced Excel skills to support operational efficiency and decision-making.

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Industrial EngineeringSupply Chain OperationsAdvanced Excel SkillsWarehouse Management SystemsCross-Functional Project Leadership

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Hard Skills

Process ImprovementData AnalysisActivity-Based CostingLabor ModelsFlow Chart DevelopmentAutomation ImplementationMaterial Handling SolutionsTime StudiesSystem Enhancements TestingFacility Design

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteWarehouse Management SystemsAutomation SystemsMaterial Handling Equipment

Industry Keywords

DistributionManufacturingOperational ImprovementSupply ChainVendor Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with people at all levels to strengthen the publishing supply chain
Support major operational initiatives across the distribution network
Support automation and material handling implementation at the Crawfordsville Operations Center
Collaborate across sites on analysis and project work
Contribute to future automation, material handling, and operational improvement initiatives at the Westminster facility and across the network
Evaluate existing processes and identify improvement opportunities
Develop new approaches supporting operational growth and efficiency
Build analyses in Excel and communicate findings clearly to varied audiences
Conduct time studies and develop flow charts in warehouse environments
Test system enhancements and train others
Develop activity-based costing and labor models
Support warehouse management system implementations
Design new facilities
Implement new automation and material handling solutions
Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects and vendor engagement

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 industrial engineering, supply chain, distribution, manufacturing, or a 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 organizational levels
Experience leading cross-functional projects
Experience working with external vendors
Experience extracting, analyzing, and summarizing large data sets
Experience implementing and supporting warehouse management systems, automation systems, or material handling equipment
Preferred: experience training others
Preferred: experience leading projects in warehouse, distribution, supply chain, or manufacturing environments
Preferred: experience supporting facility design, systems implementation, or operational transformation initiatives
Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday
Availability for some non-standard and weekend work during system implementations
Willingness to travel as needed based on project work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical benefits beginning on the first day
401(k)
Generous paid time off program
Competitive salary
Professional development through attendance at industry conferences may be required