Printing Estimator

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• →Performs other related duties as assigned.
• →Demonstrates the behaviors of punctuality, regular attendance, professionalism towards supervisors and co-workers, and self-directed task completion.
• →Maintains clean work area.
• →Must comply with all departmental SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures), company GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), Employee Handbook Policies, including attendance, and all safety rules and standards.
• →Works normal shift hours and overtime as required.
• →Coordinates efforts as part of the team to provide assistance to all co-workers in all departments to maximize production efficiencies as needed.
• →Develops and maintain a strong knowledge of equipment and capabilities for project verification and planning.
• →Sources materials to meet product specifications and provide alterative options as required.
• →Works with Accounting on CM analysis and investigation.
• →Works with General Manager to review raw materials to ensure that the best price is negotiated with vendors as needed.
• →Recommends raw material substitutions to support sales and improve product costs.
• →Implements the setup of new raw materials and ensures proper system entry.
• →Manages overall Raw Material inventory to reduce inventory aging.
• →Oversees all raw materials to ensure that inventory levels are optimized and working capital goals are achieved.
• →Validates pricing for Repeat Orders not kept on the Customer Price Sheets.
• →Works with Customer Service to help write consistent instructions for Production.
• →Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements.
• →Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
• →Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• →Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
• →Manages/maintains a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.
• →Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.

• Must be able to work collaboratively with co-workers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, Manufacturing software and Order processing systems.
• Possess strong critical thinking capabilities.

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or five to ten years related experience and/or training.  Must have a good understanding of all printing processes and constructions.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.