Print Estimator – West Molesey – Competitive Salary

Description

Estimator – Print

West Molesey – Surrey

Up to 35K DOE

Company – Established in 1998 this packaging company specialises in creating beautiful card–based packaging for high end luxury brands such as; Gucci, Mont Blanc and Lancome

Overview – This client currently requires an Estimator with the ability to demonstrate knowledge of all areas of carton construction and estimating. An understanding of all the production processes from print to conversion is essential with emphasis on carton design and layout.

Roles & Responsibilities of an Estimator:

Estimating accurate production costs using current MIS system Tharstern or knowledge of similar systemsLiaising with internal departments, from material procurement, design studio, print, die cutting, windowing, gluing to warehouse and despatchPreparing estimates for the commercial manager and account executivesProducing estimates within agreed timescalesVerify carton and layout with each department for production and cost efficiencyAnalyse and determine quantity and cost of all raw materials used in manufacturingAssess spoilage/waste of all raw materials, machine make ready time, run speeds, run time, hand work if applied, for all manufacturing processesObtaining sub–contractor estimates for any external finishingReviewing prices on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept up to date with changing informationDeveloping procedures for pricing / costing workManage tenders to achieve strict deadlinesExperience required for an Estimator:

Previous experience of Estimating in the Print industryBeneficial to have experience of Tharstern MIS systemGood mathematical ability, including good understanding of measurementsProficiency with Microsoft Office productsA sense of urgency, to address requests effectively without neglect to detailsMust be able to understand customer's and company specifications and explain technical procedures clearly to othersTakes initiative and ownership of projects and tasksExcellent organisational skills including follow–up and accountabilityAbility to problem solve, think clearly and logicallyHigh ethical standard with the ability to work independentlyProfessional customer satisfaction skills needed to maintain positive external and internal relationshipsAbility to follow written and verbal instructionsMust be able to cope with pressure as part of the jobIf you are interested in finding out some more information about this opportunity, please apply to the role today.

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Ad ID: 5417480389