Overview
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Company overview : At Imagine we go beyond print to help our clients deliver game-changing visual communications from concept to delivery that set the standard for our industry. For more than 30 years, The Imagine Group has established itself as one of the most influential and innovative visual communications companies in the industry. Join us and let's Imagine a better way together.
Position Overview
Prepare a cost estimate and production plan for kitting jobs using the most economical method of manufacturing including cost of all materials and labor required. This position is an integral part of the team responsible for understanding the packing and shipping requirements for each client.
Responsibilities
- Based on specifications from Account Executives and Account Managers, estimate the cost of materials and labor utilizing kit calculator, budget pricing or by building a standard estimate in Monarch.
- Determine the production centers required to produce the job as specified. Develop a strategy to accommodate all facets of the job. Evaluate all methods available for producing the job and select the plan which produces the job in the most efficient and economical way.
- Collaborate with vendors in obtaining best prices for materials.
- Research and recommend potential cost savings. Actively work with Sales and Account Managers to improve quality and / or lower the price of kits.
- Use ERP, internal documents, and customer supplied data to prepare estimates.
- Read and understand RFQ's and estimates; reconcile changes between job and estimate.
- Create detailed production instructions and route jobs through CAD department as needed.
- Calculate corrugate and / or cartons as well as all other materials required for the kit.
- Create purchase requisitions for materials and outside services; allocate house materials.
- Plan jobs using the Monarch ERP system and collaborate with coworkers and department supervisors to produce the best quality product possible.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
College degree in Packaging, Business Administration, and / or equivalent experience.Comprehensive knowledge of all kitting processes and purchasing.Intermediate (3-5+ years) Microsoft Excel experience.Knowledge And Skills :
Capacity to communicate and work with supervisors and leads in all departments.Broad knowledge of current kitting equipment and configurations and most efficient methods for producing each kit.Strong technical writing skills.Complete knowledge of carton types, styles and materials.Ability to read and understand oral / written instructions; write clear concise technical instructions in job tickets for all areas of production.Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions.Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
Occasional walking; manual dexterity for repetitive work; frequent sitting for prolonged periods.Travel : N / AChemicals : N / AAbility to lift, push and pull : occasional lifting of products up to 50 lbs.Compensation
Pay Range : USD $60,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 / Yr.
EEO Statement
The Imagine Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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