Estimator

TRG; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TRG, located in Niles, Illinois, seeks an experienced estimator to manage manufacturing plans and project costs effectively. Candidates should possess over 5 years of relevant estimating experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

The estimator will work collaboratively with multiple departments to ensure quality and profitability while maintaining excellent communication. Responsibilities include preparing documentation and monitoring workloads.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in relevant fields.
• Prior experience with Pre-Press and Pressroom processes.
• Strong knowledge of the entire production process.

Responsibilities

• Estimate projects for cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Engineer manufacturing plans based on specifications.
• Consult with various teams for alternative solutions.
• Monitor workload and communicate deadlines.

Skills

Estimating experience in sheet-fed printing

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of graphics principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Estimate projects to be the most cost-effective for production and the client while maintaining quality and company profitability.
• Engineer a manufacturing plan based on written specifications.
• Manage multiple requests ranging from quotes, alteration estimates, purchasing requests and budget quotes.
• Consult with Account Services, Sales and Production as to alternatives to producing or estimate projects.
• Investigate and recommend modifications to enhance quality, functionality and cost savings.
• Prepare required documentation for the estimate and purchases, including but not limited to the estimate, 3‑vendor quotations for each outside purchase, purchase orders and vendor credits.
• Monitor own workload and inform management of bottlenecks or jeopardized deadlines so corrective action can be taken.
• Acquire paper samples as requested.
• Maintain paper swatch cabinets.
• Purchase raw materials as requested by other department managers.
• Identify vendors to provide products and services that meet customers’ standards.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed and assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or Experience Described Below
• 5+ years of estimating experience in sheet‑fed printing, folding carton estimating, or point of purchase display estimating and/or production experience
• Prior experience with Pre‑Press, Pressroom and bindery, folding and gluing, die cutting and hand assembly
• Understanding of graphics principles and a good working knowledge of the entire process
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills