Estimating and Workflow Specialist

Quantum Group; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Estimating and Workflow Specialist to enhance their operations. In this pivotal role, you'll act as the bridge between Finance, Customer Service, and Operations, ensuring accurate cost estimates and effective job plans that drive revenue and maintain competitive pricing. The company values its employees, offering comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment. With a focus on training and development, this role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while enjoying a culture that promotes from within. Join a company that appreciates your contributions and fosters your growth!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Special lunch and snack days

Qualifications

• Experience in sheetfed and digital printing is essential.
• 2+ years in estimating, planning, or project management is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming requests for quotes and pricing for potential projects.
• Create accurate estimates using EFI Pace and collaborate with various departments.

Skills

Sheetfed and digital print experience

Effective communication

Time and task management

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

2+ years as an estimator, planner, CSR, or project manager

Tools

EFI Pace

Estimating systems (Hagen, Monarch, Radius)

Job description

Position: Estimating and Workflow Specialist

Location: Morton Grove, IL

Job Id: 268

# of Openings: 1

What Can You Expect Working at Quantum?

Quantum Group specializes in high-quality digital & offset print and integrated communications services for data-driven marketers. Respecting and rewarding our employees is at the heart of Quantum’s culture. We take great pride in our employees and love to show our appreciation. Quantum’s friendly staff will invest in you through our robust training system that will help develop your skills. We pride ourselves on our open-door policy - where any employee can share ideas, search for solutions, or share their thoughts with our management team. We offer comprehensive benefits to all our full-time employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), and supplemental programs. Quantum also offers a great working environment as well. Our main location is temperature-controlled, we promote from within, and have special lunch and snack days too!

Position Summary:

The Estimating and Workflow Specialist will be the liaison between Finance, Customer Service, and Operations. By marshaling various internal and external resources to produce accurate cost estimates with effective job plans, they will drive revenue for the company while helping to keep material and labor costs both competitive and manageable. This will enable Quantum to service and exceed client expectations while maintaining healthy profitability.

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 a year, Paid Time Off, 401(k), and Benefits for Full Time permanent employees!

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Day to day management of incoming requests for quotes and pricing for potential projects submitted by Sales as well as processing internal pricing revisions and tracking changes for ongoing work alongside Project Managers, Client Services, and Operations.
• Interpretation and analysis of incoming specifications and requests followed by gathering all necessary details and clarifying all questions in order to align job specifications to current manufacturing capability.
• Based on the above, engineering the process and selecting the workflow in partnership with Operations and the Director to provide both efficient and effective job plans to the plant and competitive pricing to Sales and the marketplace.
• Execute accurate estimates using EFI Pace utilizing the above.
• Work with paper merchants, finishers, print and service providers, and manufacturers to get pricing for raw materials, outside products and services as needed.
• Maintain a centralized repository of all equipment specifications and capabilities for both Quantum and various outside vendors and suppliers.
• Act as a resource to Sales regarding sample procurement, information on substrates and raw materials, manufacturing and finishing techniques, and equipment capabilities.
• Participate in daily production meetings and planning meetings as scheduled.

Qualifications:

• Sheetfed and digital print experience required.
• 2 or more years as an estimator, planner, CSR, or project manager.
• Experience with EFI Pace or estimating system similar in scope to EFI Pace (Hagen, Monarch, Radius); be prepared to discuss in detail.

Soft Skills:

• Able to communicate with and articulate effectively to all departments in the company as well as with vendors and suppliers.
• Effective time and task management.
• Organizational prowess.
• Self-starter with an orientation for detail.

Physical Requirements:

• Work in a manufacturing or warehouse setting about 25% of the time.
• Work in an office setting about 75% of the time.
• Sedentary/sitting for about 80% of the time.
• Walking and standing about 20% of the time.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on occasion.