Printing Estimator

Marie Leising & Associates, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Healthcare benefits

Relocation package

Remote work possibility

Job summary

Marie Leising & Associates, LLC in Nashville seeks an experienced Print Estimator to deliver accurate cost estimates for commercial printing and RFQs. The role involves collaborating with production to gather specs and prepare estimates, and adjusting figures to optimize cost and results.

Responsibilities include obtaining vendor quotes, preparing detailed production plans, and ensuring deadlines are met. Starting salary is $70,000–$80,000 with benefits, 401k, healthcare, and relocation options;

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in cost estimating and production planning in commercial printing.
• Knowledge of Print Management Systems (EFI/Monarch/Hagan/PACE).
• Familiarity with offset sheetfed and digital printing terms.
• Experience with binding and mailing operations.
• Strong problem solving and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely estimates for RFQs and price changes.
• Collaborate with production to gather specs and prepare estimates.
• Adjust estimates using experience to optimize cost and results.
• Source competitive vendor quotes for materials and services.
• Prepare detailed production plans ensuring cost, quality, and deadlines.

Skills

Cost estimation

Production planning

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

EFI Monarch

PACE

Hagan

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Leading commercial and direct mail printing company in TN is busy. Due to client demand the company is searching to hire an experienced Print Estimator.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide accurate and timely estimates in response to RFQ's and price request changes.
• Work with production depts. to review program specs and gather the required information to produce estimates using a leading Print Management System.
• Adjust estimates based on experience and knowledge for better production and lower cost, adding necessary steps to achieve desired results.
• Gather competitive pricing from vendors for materials and services required including quotes from several sources for comparison.
• Prepare detailed production plans based on client specs, ensuring cost, quality and deadlines are met.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in the commercial printing industry in cost estimating and production planning.
• Working knowledge of Print Management System such as EFI/Monarch/Hagan/PACE, etc.
• Working knowledge of offset commercial sheetfed and digital printing processes and terminology.
• Working knowledge of binding and mailing operations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and attention to detail skills are required.
• Able to manage several on-going projects simultaneously.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.

Starting salary range $70,000 - $80,000 + benefits, 401k, healthcare benefits, and relocation package.

Potential for remote work opportunity.