Senior Estimator

The Senior Estimator plays a key role in preparing accurate, competitive job estimates that reflect our production capabilities and optimize profit margins. This position requires significant independent judgment and technical expertise developed through years of hands-on experience in estimating, preferably within the folding carton, print, or packaging industries.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Preparing accurate production cost estimates, turning detailed customer specifications and input from sales, CAD, and leadership into competitive, profitable job quotes.
• Performing thorough and timely computations to price both standard and custom jobs, partnering with senior leadership for complex or non-standard projects.
• Lead detailed price analysis to assess material, labor, and overhead costs, ensuring estimates reflect current market trends and drive maximum profitability.
• Managing customer and sales inquiries with professionalism, providing clear and prompt information to support decision-making.
• Organizing your workflow efficiently, prioritizing tasks, and managing estimates to meet customer deadlines and internal goals.
• Maintaining the confidentiality and security of all sensitive estimate data, while ensuring estimates are easily retrievable when needed.
• Staying current on up-to-date material costs and labor rates, adjusting estimates proactively as conditions change.
• Utilizing ERP and estimating software to streamline your estimating processes.
• Actively participating in production and customer service meetings to stay aligned with operational goals and customer needs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of estimating in a manufacturing environment. (Experience with multi-color printed folding carton orders, including materials, processes, and production workflows is preferred)
• Proven experience organizing and managing customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs) with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency with estimating software, CAD systems, and extensive computer use in a production environment.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, capable of performing precise calculations, analyzing complex data, and applying quantitative reasoning to develop competitive and profitable estimates.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them effectively into production-ready estimates.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask efficiently under pressure, demonstrate urgency, and maintain high attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with general supervision from senior leadership.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, able to collaborate and communicate clearly with customers, sales teams, and customer service representatives.
• Skilled at gathering necessary information and approvals to support estimating activities.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Consistently adheres to company procedures, policies, and quality standards.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of estimating experience, preferably within the folding carton or packaging industry.
• High school diploma required; a Bachelor’s degree in Design, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Background in sales or customer service combined with practical knowledge of folding carton manufacturing processes is highly desirable.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance – We provide a choice of three medical plans. All three plans provide comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage. The plans also offer many resources and tools to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. 
• Dental Insurance – Our dental plans offer you the freedom and flexibility to use the dentist of your choice. Our dental insurance covers routine checkups, cleanings, and other necessary dental procedures.
• Vision Insurance – We provide vision insurance that helps cover the costs of eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Our benefits package includes a Health Savings Account (HSA), giving you a tax-advantaged way to pay for qualified medical costs and save for future healthcare needs.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - We offer two types of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): a Medical FSA to cover eligible healthcare costs, and a Dependent Care FSA to help with childcare or elder care expenses. Both allow you to set aside pre-tax funds.
• Life Insurance and AD&D – We provide basic life insurance coverage for all employees at no cost. You also have the option to purchase supplemental life insurance for yourself, your spouse, and your children. 
• Disability Insurance – To protect your income in case of illness or injury, we offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance, fully paid for by the company. You can also choose to purchase additional short-term disability coverage for even greater financial security.
• Commuter Benefits – We offer commuter benefits that allow you to use pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible transportation expenses like transit passes, carpooling, and parking. 
• Employee Assistance Program – Life is full of challenges and sometimes balancing them is difficult. We are proud to provide a confidential program dedicated to supporting the emotional health and well-being of our employees and their families.
• Vacation Time – We believe in the importance of work-life balance and provide paid vacation time to all employees. The amount of vacation time you accrue increases with your tenure at the company.
• Personal Time – Exempt employees receive paid personal time to use for short-term absences due to personal needs, appointments, or other unexpected events. This time is separate from vacation time.
• 401K Retirement – We offer a 401(k) plan to help you build a secure retirement. You can contribute a portion of your paycheck on a pre-tax or Roth basis, and we also provide a company match to further boost your savings.
• Paid Parental Leave – We offer paid parental leave to eligible employees following the birth or adoption of a child, providing time to bond with and care for your new family member.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.