Industrial Engineer

Penguin Random House

  • Westminster, MD
  • $60,000-80,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 hours ago
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  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in industrial engineering, supply chain operations, or similar technical fields. Recent and upcoming graduates welcome to apply!
  • This role is expected to work onsite Monday - Friday at our Westminster, MD facility
  • Some travel is required
  • Some nonstandard and weekend work may be expected during system implementations
Knowledge and Skills:
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels within the organization
  • Ability to work effectively with remote colleagues/teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing project conditions
  • Excellent PC Skills to include Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to train others
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
Previous Experience implementing warehouse management systems and material handling automation a plus.The salary range for this position is $60,000-$80,000. All positions are currently eligible for profit award or bonus, subject to comapny results.Penguin Random House is the premier provider of distribution services in the publishing industry. Our three state-of-the-art national fulfillment centers are located in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Reno, Nevada and Westminster, Maryland. Our combined distribution facilities comprise over 1.85 million square feet of warehouse space, the largest book distribution operation in the U.S. This complex organization receives, stores, picks, packs, and ships out on average more than 1.2 million books daily to customers around the world.The Westminster facility is also home to Customer Service (National Call Center), Data Management Services, Customer Operations, Fulfillment and Operations Services, Logistics, Inventory Control, Credit, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Information Technology, and our world-class Data Center.Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.Apply nowStartPlease wait...CAREERSABOUT USMORE PRH SITE© 2025 Penguin Random House×Cookie Consent ManagerWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.Required CookiesThese cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off.Show More DetailsRequired Cookies Provider Description Enabled
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