Packaging Production Estimator & Cost Analyst

Inland-4; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Packaging in La Crosse, WI seeks a Production Estimator to perform estimating, quoting and cost analysis for label and packaging lines. The role collaborates with Sales and Operations to align manufacturing capabilities with market pricing and ensures margin integrity.

The position emphasizes building partnerships, understanding production methods, and maintaining accurate estimates to support profitability. Strong analytical and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Functional understanding of costing and finance concepts.
• Willingness to learn, adapt to change, and take on additional duties.
• Trustworthy and upholds the standards of confidentiality.
• Ability to develop productive relationships and communicate effectively with management, peers, plant personnel, suppliers and customers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and comfortable learning new technology and programs.
• Strong problem-solving and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates to produce quotes and bids for Inland’s label and packaging product lines.
• Ensure estimates are prepared consistently in accordance with established estimating standards.
• Communicates with estimators and operations to understand capabilities and impacts of new label design on the business.
• Collaborates with Sales to understand opportunities and ensure quote accuracy while supporting sales strategy.
• Develops understanding of Inland’s product types, production methods, and operational challenges to identify risks and opportunities.
• Participates in development and updating policies and SOPs for estimating and quoting.
• Assists Costing/Estimating and FP&A teams in audits, what-if analyses, and quote vs actual analyses.

Skills

Costing concepts

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Financial modeling

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MIS systems

Microsoft Suite

AI in projects

Job description

Inland Packaging in La Crosse, WI seeks a Production Estimator to perform estimating, quoting and cost analysis for label and packaging lines. The role collaborates with Sales and Operations to align manufacturing capabilities with market pricing and ensures margin integrity.

The position emphasizes building partnerships, understanding production methods, and maintaining accurate estimates to support profitability. Strong analytical and communication skills are required.