PURPOSE
Plan, Quote & Schedule jobs in the most economical and cost effective way to provide benefits for both Multi-Color and its Customers as described below.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan jobs for the appropriate press technology in a timely manner, ensuring alignment with production capabilities.
- Produce accurate estimates for all work, providing options for best cost and performance efficiencies, and actively seek opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Monitor production schedules and adjust plans as needed to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
- Coordinate external tooling & stocks with suppliers to achieve optimal service and performance outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records of estimates, tooling, and job specifications in the system for traceability and reporting.
- Liaise with Production, Prepress, Stores, and Customer Service to identify cost and efficiency improvements and support technical queries related to estimates and planning.
- Promote and conduct high levels of communication, both verbal and written, between all departments to ensure smooth workflow.
- Utilise estimating and planning software effectively to support accurate and timely job preparation.
- Develop an understanding of Continual Improvement principles and actively promote, engage in, and support process improvement projects.
- Consider sustainable materials and compliance with environmental standards when planning jobs and sourcing tooling.
- Conduct all manual handling activities in accordance with Safe Manual Handling Guidelines. Identify and raise any safety concerns promptly.
- This role may include an appropriate level of extra hours when required.
- Perform other duties as designated by the Manager.
REQUIREMENTS
- Two years in printing estimating or similar role
- Knowledge of products, services, and processes is essential
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle internal customer issues with empathy and professionalism with patience and resilience
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to analyse situations, identify root causes, and provide appropriate solutions
- Strong verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously in additional to collaboratively in a team
- Strong attention to detail and passion for estimating
Estimator · Multi-Color Corporation