What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator | Project Manager I position at Vanguard Packaging Inc?
This role is an onsite in the office daily role. Remote work will not be considered.
This role will be focused on project estimating for all sales projectsJOB SUMMARY
Support the company’s internal client services activities through estimation of new orders and requests for quotes.
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment including limitations and production processes as they relate to estimating.
- Knowledge of substrates, other packaging materials, and costing variables.
- Knowledge in reading specifications and technical documents to be able to estimate in the most economical manner.
- Source various materials such as corrugate sheets, labels, foam, plastic parts, films, tape, wood, etc. used in-conjunction with the corrugated package or display.
- Recommending cost-cutting methods to increase profitability.
- Record keeping and filing of estimates and opportunities in an orderly manner to be easily accessible in the future.
- Completing estimates in a time-bound manner based on customer expectations/needs.
- Create estimates and quote sheets using internal processes/documentation to fulfill customer requests
- Collaborate with other departments, designers, and project managers to provide an accurate estimate.
- Process all required paperwork on a timely basis.
- Attendance is an essential duty of the role.
- Comply with company policies and procedures.
- Additional duties as assigned by management.
- Ability to meet these Level 1 expectations without close supervision or training.
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Required
- High school degree or equivalent or combined education and years of experience
- 1 year experience in related industry or function
- Proven experience with math skills
- Excellent communication
- Excel and power point experience
Preferred
- College degree, particularly in packaging or graphics.
- Manufacturing, print, warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, logistics experience or relatable experience
- Experience in the corrugated/packaging industry
- Manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, or logistics experience
- HRMS ERP software experience
- Salesforce software experience
- Intermediate Excel skills preferred.
