Senior Packaging Estimator

Advatix LATAM; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HRforGrowth is recruiting an Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for specialty packaging and printed carton projects at the Sturgis facility. You will assess specifications, materials, labor, tooling, and finishing requirements to support competitive pricing and margins.

Responsibilities include reviewing customer specs, analyzing prepress to finishing steps, calculating costs, and developing formal quotations while collaborating with sales, production, and purchasing teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, packaging, engineering, operations, or related field is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years estimating, costing, customer service, print production, packaging manufacturing, or related industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of printing and packaging production workflows including prepress, offset or flexo printing, die-cutting, finishing, and carton converting.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications, drawings, samples, artwork requirements to develop accurate estimates for folding cartons and related packaging.
• Analyze production requirements to determine efficient and cost-effective approach.
• Calculate material usage, boards, spoilage, press time, setup time, finishing labor, and freight assumptions.
• Estimate tooling requirements considering in-house capabilities and lead times.
• Incorporate finishing features like embossing, foil stamping, braille, windowing into quotes when required.
• Prepare formal quotations, cost breakdowns, and pricing recommendations.
• Maintain estimate files with assumptions and documentation for future reference.

Skills

Strong math

Excel proficiency

Cost modeling

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor in business/packaging/engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Production management software

Job description

HRforGrowth is recruiting an Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for specialty packaging and printed carton projects at the Sturgis facility. You will assess specifications, materials, labor, tooling, and finishing requirements to support competitive pricing and margins.

Responsibilities include reviewing customer specs, analyzing prepress to finishing steps, calculating costs, and developing formal quotations while collaborating with sales, production, and purchasing teams.