Estimator

Gilson

OBJECTIVE

As a member of the Gilson Estimating department, the Estimator has the responsibility to help the sales staff retain repeat projects as well as win new projects, by bridging production requirements and processes for the profitability of the company, while continually exploring new technologies and adapting to meet the customer’s printing needs.

SUPERVISOR

Position reports to the Manager of Estimating.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Calculate accurate job plan cost estimates for labor and materials for new and existing production work
Review and understand customer and sales supplied specifications and requirements
Maintain a proper balance between profitability and customer satisfaction
Advise on options or alternatives in materials or production methods
Make recommendations for upgrading standards based on technology and changes in production
Communicate requirements to vendors for materials and/or outside services, including schedules
Develop project planning estimates that best utilize equipment and manufacturing capabilities
Effectively communicate with Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, management, and designers.
Refer to previous job cost reports to identify improvements on future projects
Read and interpret information from job tickets, layouts, and press impositions
Ability to work cooperatively within a team in a busy, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

REQUIREMENTS

To successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to fulfill each role and perform each responsibility listed above. The following qualifications are representative of the education and training, experience, knowledge, and skills required.

Education and Training Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Print Management or two years of experience preferred
Participation in a variety of professional, computer, and software training sessions within the last two years

Experience

Minimum of two years in Print Management

Attitude

High expectations of self and others
Strong attention to detail and quality control
Passion for printing and graphic arts
Positive attitude with internal customers and external vendors

Knowledge and Aptitude

Commercial printing equipment and capabilities
Prepress offset and digital printing
Large format printing
Bindery and finishing processes
Proper packaging requirements for multiple types of shipping options
Printing substrates, inks, and coatings
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 with an emphasis on Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with above average math skills

Skills:

Communications Skills
- Communicate effectively with people from varied abilities, backgrounds, and cultures
- Read, analyze, and interpret written information
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able to interact face-to-face or virtually by email, phone or in online meetings
- Deal successfully with difficult people and/or situations
Leadership Skills
- Self-motivated, reliable, dependable, and cooperative
- Build effective working relationships with others
- Prioritize project responsibilities, organize tasks, and follow tasks through to completion
- Provide the highest results in the most efficient time frame
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously

Apply online at Careers - Gilson

Resumes should be sent to HR@gilsongraphics.com

Gilson
2000 Oak Industrial Dr. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505

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