Estimator - Printing Industry

Description

Summary: Responsible for estimating costs and planning production for diverse printing jobs, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, timely delivery, and maximizing profitability. Highlights: 1. Estimate costs and plan production for various printing jobs 2. Ensure accurate costing, efficient scheduling, and timely delivery 3. Implement cost optimization strategies and workflow improvements **Job Title:** Estimator \& Planner – Printing Industry **Job Summary:** Responsible for estimating costs and planning production for various printing jobs, including sheets, brochures, packaging, labels, and specialty products. Ensures accurate costing, efficient scheduling, and timely delivery while maximizing profitability. **Key Responsibilities:** **Estimation:** * Prepare accurate cost estimates for packaging jobs, including folding cartons, corrugated boxes, and luxury packaging. * Calculate material requirements: paperboard types, GSM, lamination, coatings, foiling, and finishing. * Determine die\-cutting, creasing, gluing, and other finishing process costs. * Factor in labor, machine time, wastage, and outsourcing costs. * Maintain updated costing templates and price lists for materials and services. * Schedule production jobs in coordination with Sales, Procurement, and Production teams. * Monitor workflow, machine availability, and job deadlines to ensure timely completion. * Coordinate with suppliers for raw materials and outsourced processes. * Track job progress, identify delays, and implement corrective measures. * Compare estimated vs actual costs and prepare variance reports. * Suggest cost optimization strategies and workflow improvements. * Maintain records of quotations, production schedules, and job cost sheets. **Required Qualifications:** * Diploma/Degree in Printing Technology, Production Management, or related field. * 3–5 years of experience in printing estimation and planning. * Knowledge of multiple printing processes: offset, digital, large format, packaging, labels. * Proficient in MS Excel and estimation/planning software. * Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills. Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent