Estimator

 

One of Eastern Pennsylvania's leading manufacturers is seeking an experienced Leader to join its teams as an Estimator.

 

Our Client's exceptional On-Site - Imaging, Printing and Manufacturing capabilities have resulted in a 3 Year Business Plan to grow 60%.

 

In their State of the Art 50,000 SF manufacturing facility, they have dominated the framing and Customized Fixture Industry, serving Big Box Retail Chains to small boutiques for nearly Twenty Five years.   

Initially, you will be responsible for accurately determining the manufacturing costs, including material, labor and overhead, consistent with the company's overall pricing strategy and profitability

Title:   Leadership Development Program- Manufacturing

 

Primary Responsibilities  

* Prepare and outline costs associated with the production of store fixtures and frames by analyzing blueprints and specifications, compiling material costs, estimating labor costs, requesting and collecting subcontractor pricing, calculating installation and delivery cost, and lastly finalizing, logging and submitting bids
* Leverage our ERP system to drive standardization in the quoting process and pricing analysis
* Utilize understanding of color and material specifications, charts, or manuals for individual projects for cost and pricing analysis
* Compile and maintain data history for client, project, or specific item for cost and pricing analysis
* Maintain estimate/quote log for analysis purposes
* Work with Project Management, Purchasing and Production teams to determine best methods and materials for manufacturing
* Act as liaison with production to perform time studies, learn new manufacturing methods and processes to reduce costs and improve quality
* Prepare reports to illustrate quote win/loss scorecards by customer
* Create tools to analyze results of job cost studies to determine accuracy of estimate and determine actual project cost versus estimated cost



This is a full-time direct hire position with excellent fringe benefits to include health insurance, 401K, paid vacations and much more!


Looking FOR:

* Related Degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering or equivalent experience

* Must have an aptitude for mathematics.

* Proven time management skills with strong sense of urgency to complete tasks

* Ability to gather vendor pricing information and get the lowest prices possible

* Costing or Estimating background in manufacturing a must                                                                                                       

* Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to express professional verbal and written communications

* Computer literacy with knowledge of ERP, Microsoft Suite and Lotus programs

* Ability to work closely with sales reps

* Desire and aptitude to be groomed and rotate into other facets of the business

 

 PREFER

*Knowledge of manufacturing and finishing aspects of wood and metal fabrication preferred

*Experience of wood and/or metal manufacturing in the store fixture industry

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