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Job Description
Company Overview
Calyx Containers is a fastgrowing packaging innovation company dedicated to creating highquality sustainable solutions for our customers. With a focus on cuttingedge design and rigorous quality standards we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional products that meet the evolving needs of the market. Our West Valley City facility is home to a dynamic team of professionals who thrive on innovation collaboration and customer satisfaction.
Position Summary
We are seeking a driven and detailoriented Estimator to lead and optimize our label and flexible packaging pricing process. In this critical role you will be responsible for turning around quotes to our customers quickly and accurately while ensuring optimal margins. You will also work closely with crossfunctional teams to manage job profitability reporting and contribute to continuous process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Pricing & Quoting
- Develop and manage accurate cost estimates and pricing structures for label and flexible packaging projects.
- Produce timely quotes that meet or exceed internal turnaround targets.
- Ensure all quotes maintain the companys margin objectives.
Margin Accuracy & Optimization
- Collaborate with Production Sales and Finance teams to continuously review and refine costing models.
- Monitor raw material costs labor rates and other key factors to optimize profit margins.
- Utilize datadriven insights to recommend pricing strategies that align with business goals.
Job Profitability Reporting
- Track and analyze job costs throughout the production lifecycle identifying variances in real time.
- Prepare and present regular profitability reports to management highlighting trends and opportunities.
- Recommend operational improvements to maintain or increase profitability.
CrossFunctional Collaboration
- Work closely with Sales and Customer Service teams to understand customer requirements and ensure estimates align with project needs.
- Support Purchasing in supplier negotiations by providing accurate cost and volume estimates.
System & Process Management
- Preferably leverage Label Traxx software to streamline quoting and project tracking.
- Maintain accurate and uptodate records in internal systems to facilitate efficient workflow.
- Continuously evaluate and improve internal processes for greater speed and accuracy.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Business Finance Manufacturing or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 35 years of experience in estimating costing or pricing within packaging printing or a similar industry.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office particularly Excel for cost modeling and data analysis.
- Familiarity with Label Traxx or similar labeling/printing software highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes materials and lead times in packaging is a plus.
Soft Skills
- Exceptional analytical and problemsolving skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for crossdepartmental collaboration.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment.
- Selfmotivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
Why Join Calyx Containers
- Opportunity to play a key role in a fastgrowing innovative organization.
- Collaborative and dynamic team environment that values new ideas.
- Competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical dental and vision coverage.
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
MORE ABOUT US:
Our team is composed of bright hardworking creative and highly motivated individuals looking to make an impact on the world. We seek likeminded colleagues who share our values and want to apply their experience energy and enthusiasm to help grow and scale a dynamic business in a rapidly expanding industry. The Calyx Containers culture fosters the personal and professional growth in a challenging and rewarding environment. We operate at a fast pace demand high personal standards and offer everyone the opportunity to contribute skillbuild and develop their talents.
Benefits and Perks offered to full time employees:
Flexible Paid Time Off
Comprehensive benefits offerings including: Medical (with companyfunded HRA) Dental Vision Short and LongTerm Disability Insurance Life Insurance Headspace Care Mental Health support...all effective the first day of the month following hire.
401(k)
Ability to make an immediate impact
Monthly team meetings and frequent social events
An ideal Calyx candidate looks like:
Has experience in the cannabis and/or packaging industry
Thrives in a fastpaced environment
Handles ambiguity with a positive attitude
Rolls up their sleeves to help their team
How success is measured at Calyx:
First 30 days spent getting to know the company and our team!
Ability to make an immediate impact were growing quickly and want you to help cultivate that!
Living our core values:
Xtreme Ownership
Be Quick But Dont Hurry
Sustainability Is MultiDimensional
We Are Square: Quality Does Not Cut Corners
Customer Is The Only Boss
Earn Success Every Day
The Biggest Failure Is The Failure To Ask For Help
Better Together: Cultivate An Inclusive Environment
Calyx Containers is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe strongly in fair hiring practices and in creating a welcoming environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status. Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce workplace and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibilities.
Calyx is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact (Please note that applications should not be emailed to this address).
Employment Type
Full-Time
