For over 65 years, SG360° has not just survived, but thrived, by responding to the changing needs of our diverse client base. What started as a regional commercial printer is today a national, industry-leading provider of direct marketing solutions. We have a current opening for an Estimator who willprepare a cost estimate for graphic arts jobs by determining the most economical method of production and considering capacity of personnel and equipment.
Essential Job Functions:
Review and interpret specifications for an order as supplied by customer or salesperson.
Determine cost effective method to produce the specified product.
Review format and estimate production method with manufacturing management for approval.
Determine material and outside service requirements including production waste and spoilage.
Determine quantity and cost of all materials or services needed to produce the specified product.
Apply cost of materials, services, and labor to the estimating system to create a cost based sell price.
Provide suggestions to sales and/or customers for alternative ways to meet needs at lower cost.
Work with purchasing on material availability, substitutes, inventory or other required items for the order.
Maintain a good working relationship with suppliers and subcontractors.
Monitor estimating standards to insure they reflect actual capabilities.
Keep sales and management informed of estimating activity, backlog, crucial orders, etc.
Review with scheduling short term estimates to insure proper equipment is available as needed.
Stay abreast of changes in material markets, pricing, or new products.
Provide production estimate based on final (as ordered) specifications to insure selling price is acceptable. Provide cost estimate for alternative equipment when least cost equipment is not available.
Develop and apply new standards as equipment and processes change that affect cost.
Maintain files and records on customers, routine orders, estimates and related items as needed.
Education/Experience:
College education or heavy college coursework in business or graphic arts, preferred.
One to five years experience in Print Estimating or Customer Service. Experience in pre-press or bindery operations helpful. Experience in purchasing printing materials helpful.
Technical:
Knowledge of materials used in printing process, production standards, spoilage and waste.
Understanding of equipment capabilities in all stages of production, printing formulas and conversions.
Knowledge of offset and digital printing process.
Understanding of printing process, in line finishing, and pre-press and bindery operations.
Experience with ERP Systems.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office 2000.
COMPENTENCIES
Business and Job Knowledge - Quality of Work - Collaboration/Teamwork – Communication Skills Verbal and Written - Customer Focus – Reliability - Problem Solving and Decision Making - Initiative and Resourcefulness – Time Management
Mental:
Good oral and written communication skills and math skills.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, details, and print related documentation in a fast paced environment.
SG360° is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. SG360° will provide reasonable accommodation to complete the online application consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative.
