Estimator & Production Planner | Plan & Quote Packaging Jobs

Jimmy Jazz; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA

401k with match

Holidays and paid time off

Job summary

AWT Labels & Packaging in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a detail-oriented estimator/planner to translate customer specifications into executable project plans. You will quote accurately, plan efficient production, and coordinate with management, manufacturing, and purchasing to maximize profitability.

Responsibilities include timely RFQ processing, ensuring quote accuracy, and following ISO 9001 procedures, with a focus on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration to meet customer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; a post-secondary graphic arts education or related degree is preferred.
• Prefer 3+ years in the industry related to estimating to convert specs into a project plan.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer specifications and plan jobs to quote profitably.
• Ensure quotes are completed on time and accurate.
• Process RFQs within established time frames.
• Plan jobs for efficient production to meet customer standards.
• Coordinate with purchasing on buyouts and outside purchases.
• Communicate production information accurately to avoid rework.
• Pursue cost-saving planning ideas.
• Follow ISO SOPs as trained.
• Review planned vs. actual data and requote as needed.
• Communicate with vendors and align with AWT labels & packaging requirements.
• Inform production of capacity issues in advance.
• Participate in quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure ISO 9001 procedures are followed.

Skills

Written communication

Plan designs

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Geometric tolerances

Organization

Teamwork

Prioritization

PC Windows software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graphic arts education or related college degree

Tools

PC Windows software

Job description

AWT Labels & Packaging in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a detail-oriented estimator/planner to translate customer specifications into executable project plans. You will quote accurately, plan efficient production, and coordinate with management, manufacturing, and purchasing to maximize profitability.

Responsibilities include timely RFQ processing, ensuring quote accuracy, and following ISO 9001 procedures, with a focus on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration to meet customer