Strategic Estimator – Printing & Packaging

Energy Jobline ZR; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. You will analyze customer requirements, materials, labor, equipment, and costs to develop accurate, competitive estimates for printing and packaging projects.

This role collaborates across Sales, Design, Graphics and Manufacturing to ensure feasible, profitable quotes and successful project execution. A detail-oriented problem-solver with 3+ years in estimating is ideal.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in printing, packaging, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to learn ERP/estimating platforms.
• Experience with cost analysis and pricing methodologies.
• Ability to analyze data and apply estimation formulas.
• Strong understanding of area, circumference, volume, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication across departments.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and diagrams for estimates.

Responsibilities

• Review estimate requests for completeness and accuracy.
• Contact internal stakeholders to obtain missing information.
• Prepare accurate estimates using project specs and Radius software.
• Review preliminary estimates and adjust cost variables.
• Evaluate pricing to ensure profitability.
• Obtain pricing for nonstandard materials and propose alternatives.
• Identify production challenges and inform Sales/Manufacturing.
• Review projects with Manufacturing for feasibility and cost assumptions.
• Enter estimating data in systems and create summary docs.
• Generate quote documentation for Sales.
• Provide project details to vendors and internal teams.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Design, Graphics and Manufacturing.
• Maintain familiarity with printing and packaging processes.

Skills

Estimating

Excel

Data analysis

Problem solving

Written & verbal comms

Independency

Cost analysis

Education

Business, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Inventory Management degree

Tools

Radius estimating software

ERP systems

Job description

Oliver Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. You will analyze customer requirements, materials, labor, equipment, and costs to develop accurate, competitive estimates for printing and packaging projects.

This role collaborates across Sales, Design, Graphics and Manufacturing to ensure feasible, profitable quotes and successful project execution. A detail-oriented problem-solver with 3+ years in estimating is ideal.