Industrial Engineer
Bertelsmann · Baton Rouge, LA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Bertelsmann (industrial) in Baton Rouge, LA. A large-scale automation and material handling implementation is now underway at our Crawfordsville Operations Center, and this position will have the opportunity to support that work through cross-site collaboration, analysis, and project involvement.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Automation, Time studies
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How this role compares
Against 312 other live industrial postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $84k–$124k, from 89 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 63%
- ✓ Time studies 48%
- Six Sigma 36%
- New product launch 28%
- AutoCAD 28%
- Plant layout 27%
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This role offers the opportunity to contribute to major operational initiatives across our distribution network. A large-scale automation and material handling implementation is now underway at our Crawfordsville Operations Center, and this position will have the opportunity to support that work through cross-site collaboration, analysis, and project involvement. As our operations continue to evolve, the role will also contribute to future automation, material handling, and operational improvement initiatives at the Westminster facility and across the network.
Success in this role requires adaptability, curiosity, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. If you enjoy variety, solving new problems, and working with others across functions, this could be an excellent opportunity. Rarely are two days the same, and the role requires close collaboration with team members both in person and virtually.
This role combines analysis, project management, and process improvement in support of distribution operations. You will evaluate existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and help develop new approaches that support operational growth and efficiency. The role also requires a candidate to be comfortable working with data, building analyses in Excel, and communicating findings clearly to a range of audiences.
You will contribute to analyses and projects focused on distribution operations, with opportunities to take on increasing ownership over time. Some projects will require work in the warehouse, including time studies, flow chart development, testing system enhancements, and training others. Other projects may include developing activity-based costing and labor models, supporting warehouse management system implementations, designing new facilities, and implementing new automation and material handling solutions.
We recognize that strong candidates may bring different combinations of experience, skills, and
qualifications
to this role. The
qualifications
below should be considered in the context of a candidate’s overall background and experience. The final title and compensation for this role will be aligned based on the selected candidate’s skills and experience.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in industrial engineering, supply chain operations, or a related technical field
- ✓Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- ✓Strong written and verbal communication skills
- ✓Advanced Excel skills, including experience working with complex formulas
- ✓Excellent PC skills to include 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
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience leading or supporting cross-functional projects
- ✓Experience working with external vendors
- ✓Experience implementing or supporting warehouse management systems
- ✓Experience implementing or supporting automation systems and material handling equipment
- ✓Experience training others
- ✓Experience extracting, analyzing, and summarizing large data sets to communicate findings clearly
Additional Role Details and
Requirements
- ✓This is an onsite role, Monday through Friday
- ✓Some non-standard and weekend work is expected during system implementations
- ✓Travel is required as needed based on project work
- ✓May include visits to other facilities and implementation sites
- ✓Travel frequency will vary depending on project scope and phase
- ✓Attendance at trade shows and industry conferences may be required to support vendor engagement, equipment and solution exploration, operational improvement initiatives, and professional d
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