Estimator
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Job Location:
Bristol, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
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Posted on:
11 days ago
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Estimator
Location:Bristol PA
Status:Full-Time
Role Summary
The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and timely cost estimates for specialty packaging and printed carton projects at the facility. This role evaluates specifications materials labor tooling production methods and finishing requirements to support competitive pricing strong margins and efficient handoff from quotation through production.
Key Responsibilities
Skills & Qualifications
HRforGrowthis an extension of the Growth Catalyst Group (GCG) a partnership of companies with more than 65 years of operating experience and a history of successfully serving customers across industries and disciplines.
GCG is one of the worlds leading providers of business transformation solutions related to supply chain and technology solutions for order fulfillment and marketing execution. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against racenationality religion age marital status physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender orgender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage anyqualifiedindividual to apply. We are an EEOCEmployer.
Location:Bristol PA
Status:Full-Time
Role Summary
The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and timely cost estimates for specialty packaging and printed carton projects at the facility. This role evaluates specifications materials labor tooling production methods and finishing requirements to support competitive pricing strong margins and efficient handoff from quotation through production.
Key Responsibilities
- Review customer specifications drawings samples artwork requirements and job assumptions to develop accurate estimates for folding cartons inserts labels and other specialty packaging solutions offered by the organization
- Analyze production requirements across prepress printing die-cutting gluing and specialty finishing steps to determine the most efficient and cost-effective manufacturing approach
- Calculate material usage board and substrate requirements spoilage assumptions press time setup time finishing labor packaging freight assumptions and outside service costs as applicable
- Estimate tooling requirements including die tooling and other production aids while considering the in-house tooling capabilities and lead-time advantages
- Incorporate value-added finishing features such as embossing braille embossing foil stamping specialty coatings windowing ink-jet coding and related carton enhancements into quote development when required
- Partner with sales customer service prepress production and purchasing teams to clarify specifications identify risks and align quotes with operational capabilities and customer expectations
- Prepare formal quotations cost breakdowns and pricing recommendations in accordance with company guidelines and target margin expectations
- Maintain estimate files assumptions version control and supporting documentation for future reference revisions and post-job analysis
- Evaluate quote revisions reworks and alternate scenarios based on customer changes to quantity materials construction or finishing requirements
- Support continuous improvement by comparing estimated versus actual production costs and identifying opportunities to improve pricing accuracy waste assumptions and estimating processes
- Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders regarding quote status unusual job requirements and potential operational challenges
Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelors degree in business printing technology packaging engineering operations or a related field preferred.
- 3 years of estimating costing customer service print production packaging manufacturing or related industry experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of printing and packaging production workflows including prepress offset or flexo printing die-cutting finishing and carton converting
- Ability to interpret specifications measurements die lines job histories and production requirements with strong attention to detail
- Strong math analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to build accurate cost models and compare production scenarios
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort working in estimating ERP or production management systems
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to manage multiple quotes and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness
- Experience estimating folding cartons pharmaceutical packaging nutraceutical packaging or other specialty printed packaging
- Familiarity with regulated quality environments that follow ISO 9001:2015 CGMP or related standards
- Knowledge of carton finishing processes such as foil stamping embossing braille windowing and specialty coatings
- Understanding of in-house tooling blanking and folder-gluer workflows in a packaging plant
- Strong analytical and commercial judgment.
- High attention to detail and estimate accuracy.
- Ability to balance competitiveness manufacturability and margin.
- Strong organization and follow-through.
- Collaborative approach with sales and plant operations teams.
HRforGrowthis an extension of the Growth Catalyst Group (GCG) a partnership of companies with more than 65 years of operating experience and a history of successfully serving customers across industries and disciplines.
GCG is one of the worlds leading providers of business transformation solutions related to supply chain and technology solutions for order fulfillment and marketing execution. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against racenationality religion age marital status physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender orgender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage anyqualifiedindividual to apply. We are an EEOCEmployer.
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Manager
About Company
Advatix is an efficient team of Supply Chain Experts with extensive experience in Fulfillment, logistics and global operations to help you in scaling business profitability.
