Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for providing accurate cost estimates and practical production plans based on job specifications provided by the sales team.

** Essential Duties and Responsibilities **

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Calculate total costs for actual and proposed printing and wide format jobs, including alternate quantities and production methods as requested by sales.
• Analyze all job specifications from design through packing and delivery to ensure all necessary information is available; refer incomplete specifications to Sales or Client Services Account Specialists for clarification.
• Refine job specifications to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and achieve quality standards; document all assumptions (e.g., customer-supplied art or paper).
• Create and record clear production plans, including suggested selling prices for materials and outside services.
• Notify Sales of any issues related to delivery time, price, or minimum order quantities for specified materials or outside services.
• Review job cost analyses to verify estimating standards and report consistent variances to the Director of Strategic Services.
• Assist in establishing and revising hourly cost rates and production standards.
• Support computerization and internal control functions related to estimating.
• Collaborate with Purchasing/Planning to support manufacturing needs.
• Work with Press, Premedia, and Finishing & Distribution departments to plan production according to optimal methods and processes.
• Understand and follow responsibilities related to the company’s Quality Management System and ISO requirements.

** Qualifications **

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of estimator experience in a printing company.
• 2–4 year Printing Degree helpful.

** Physical Requirements **

• Constant communication, sitting, and computer work.
• Frequent walking and standing.

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