Production Estimator

Estimator Position

The Estimator plays a pivotal role in providing accurate cost estimates and pricing strategies for folding carton manufacturing and custom structural packaging solutions. This individual collaborates with sales, design, and production teams to assess project requirements, analyze material costs, labor, and production timelines, and ensure competitive yet profitable pricing. The ideal candidate ensures precise calculations to support customer proposals and aids in optimizing the profitability of the company.

Key Responsibilities :

• Cost Analysis : Analyze project specifications to calculate costs of raw materials, labor, and production.
• Quotations Preparation : Develop and submit cost estimates and pricing quotes to internal teams or customers.
• Collaboration : Work closely with design and sales teams to align cost estimates with customer expectations and technical feasibility.
• Database Maintenance : Maintain an up-to-date database of standard costs for materials, machinery usage, and labor rates.
• Material Optimization : Collaborate with production teams to recommend efficient material usage and minimize waste.
• Vendor Coordination : Communicate with suppliers to obtain material quotes and ensure competitive pricing.
• Continuous Improvement : Analyze past projects to refine estimation accuracy and identify opportunities for cost-saving.
• Market Trends : Stay informed about market trends in material costs and manufacturing processes.
• Reporting : Prepare regular reports on estimation accuracy, bid success rates, and margin analysis.

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