Estimator

MCC; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MCC is seeking a planning and estimating professional to coordinate and optimize job preparation in our manufacturing environment. You will schedule work, prepare costed options, and collaborate with production, purchasing, and customer service to meet deadlines and improve efficiency.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly across teams are essential. Valid Australian working rights and a proactive approach to continuous improvement are required.

Formación

• Experience in planning or estimating in manufacturing, print, or packaging preferred but not essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify root causes and propose solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with stakeholders across departments.

Responsabilidades

• Plan jobs for appropriate press technology in a timely manner.
• Produce accurate estimates with cost and performance options.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust plans to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate tooling and stocks with suppliers to optimize service and outcomes.
• Maintain records of estimates, tooling, and job specs for traceability.

Conocimientos

Planning and scheduling

Estimating cost and options

Analytical thinking

Communication (verbal and written)

Autonomous work with teamwork

Descripción del empleo

PURPOSE

Plan, Quote & Schedule jobs in the most economical and cost effective way to provide benefits for both Multi-Color and its Customers as described below.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan jobs for the appropriate press technology in a timely manner, ensuring alignment with production capabilities.
• Produce accurate estimates for all work, providing options for best cost and performance efficiencies, and actively seek opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust plans as needed to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
• Coordinate external tooling & stocks with suppliers to achieve optimal service and performance outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of estimates, tooling, and job specifications in the system for traceability and reporting.
• Liaise with Production, Prepress, Stores, and Customer Service to identify cost and efficiency improvements and support technical queries related to estimates and planning.
• Promote and conduct high levels of communication, both verbal and written, between all departments to ensure smooth workflow.
• Utilise estimating and planning software effectively to support accurate and timely job preparation.
• Develop an understanding of Continual Improvement principles and actively promote, engage in, and support process improvement projects.
• Consider sustainable materials and compliance with environmental standards when planning jobs and sourcing tooling.
• Conduct all manual handling activities in accordance with Safe Manual Handling Guidelines. Identify and raise any safety concerns promptly.
• This role may include an appropriate level of extra hours when required.
• Perform other duties as designated by the Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in the manufacturing, print, or packaging is preferred but not essential
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle internal customer issues with empathy and professionalism with patience and resilience
• Analyticaland problem-solving skills to analyse situations,identifyroot causes, and provideappropriate solutions
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomouslyinadditionaltocollaboratively in ateam
• Strong attention to detail and passion for estimating
• Must have valid Australian working rights