Print Estimator: Cost & Production Optimizer

Midnight Oil; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Imagine Group is seeking an Estimator to support the estimating team. This role focuses on gathering and assembling cost data for in-house and outsourced productions to optimize production efficiency and profitability.

You will work from specifications provided by the account team, obtain external material costs, and coordinate with purchasing, planning, and production to ensure timely delivery and competitive pricing.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of offset and wide format printing processes.
• Ability to read and understand oral/written instructions.
• Math skills with basic arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Based on specifications from the account team, create a cost-effective and efficient estimate to maximize production and bottom line.
• Obtain outside material/service cost as needed.
• Collaborate with purchasing, planning, and production.
• Ensure timelines for expectations are met.
• Provide competitive pricing and alternative options.
• Work with ERP team to monitor system updates and issues.

Skills

Offset printing knowledge

Wide format printing

ERP systems

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cost estimation tools

Job description

The Imagine Group is seeking an Estimator to support the estimating team. This role focuses on gathering and assembling cost data for in-house and outsourced productions to optimize production efficiency and profitability.

You will work from specifications provided by the account team, obtain external material costs, and coordinate with purchasing, planning, and production to ensure timely delivery and competitive pricing.