Estimator / Job Planner

Our company is a dynamic and award-winning manufacturer of engineered labels and die-cut components serving automotive and industrial customers around the world. We are growing and investing for the future and part of a well-diversified award-winning label and packaging company.

We are seeking a self-motivated and driven Estimator / Job Planner to join our team and play a key role in accurately quoting products and production jobs to meet or exceed estimated profitability.

Full-Time. Hybrid Remote/Office schedule available.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Product and production costing experience
• Advanced level Excel skills
• Understands geometric dimension and tolerances
• Aptitude in reading designs and specifications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities (approx. 80% of time):

• Understand processes and production procedures to quote or plan jobs in the most cost-effective manner.
• Ensure that quotes are completed on time and are accurate based on current information.
• Ensure that RFQs are processed within established time frames for customer satisfaction.
• Actively engages sales, production, and CSRs as necessary on RFQ’s
• Actively plans jobs to ensure efficient production to meet customer standards.
• Capture key data and assumptions in the quoting process.
• Ensure that information regarding outside purchases is effectively communicated to the purchasing department for estimates and ordering
• Update and verify information communicated to production for product launch is complete and accurate to avoid rework or rejects due to lack of or incorrect information.
• Actively pursue planning ideas that save production dollars.
• Maintain quoting logs and metrics reporting monthly
• Follow SOPs as trained.

Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities (Occupies balance of time):

• Implement continuous improvement efforts for quote efficiency, accuracy, and cross-training of colleagues.
• Review planned vs. actual data to evaluate and improve accuracy of estimates; requote as appropriate and communicate updated results to sales.
• Identify suitable vendors for purchased products as needed.
• Ensure that Company requirements are accurately communicated to vendors.
• Ensure that production is informed of possible capacity issues in advance, based on job planning.
• Actively participate in quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure that company procedures are followed and updated as estimating / job planning processes change.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Above average written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Math skills
• Analytical skills to make appropriate and timely decisions that positively impact production and meet customer requirements.
• Detail oriented; accurate with numbers and information
• Good organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Executes goals and objectives in a timely manner
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to prioritize within the important/not important and urgent/not urgent matrix
• Proficiency with PC and Windows based software skills
• High school diploma or equivalent GED; prefer post-secondary graphic arts education or related college degree or a strong ability to convert specifications into a project plan.
• Prefer a minimum 3 yrs. in the industry doing related activities which lend experience to estimating.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a positive working environment and competitive compensation.

• Compensation: Competitive based on role and experience. Performance based bonuses 

• Benefits:  Paid vacation, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401k, and Life Insurance. Company events and employee appreciation activities

• Environment: Clean – Temperature Controlled Facilty

Qualified candidates who want to be part of a great team should email their resume and cover letter to careers@macarthurcorp.com

Posted 2022-04