Printing Estimator

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About Us: Serving the packaging and promotional industry for over sixty years, CCL is the global supply chain leader of innovative premium packaging, promotional vehicles and comprehensive label solutions for the world’s largest consumer, agricultural and healthcare corporation.

This position will be on-site in Collierville, TN (not a remote position). Relocation not included.

What We Offer: CCL offers an extensive benefits package that includes: paid time off after introductory period, health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), company-paid life insurance and disability insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, referral program, and tuition reimbursement.

Location

Collierville, TN, USA

Job Summary & Requirements

Job Summary:

Analyzes customer requirements, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services by performing the following duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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.

Education and Experience:

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.

Physical Requirements:

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

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

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.