Manufacturing Cost Estimator
Company: Flexo Finders, LLC
Location: Columbia
Posted on: June 25, 2022
|
|
Job Description:
POSITION PURPOSE: Collecting and preparing all necessary
information to provide accurate and thorough material & labor costs
for manufacturing projects in response to customer requests.
QUANTITATIVE DATA: Must be able to remain in stationary sitting
position for 75% of the time. Must be able to occasionally move
about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery,
etc., Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity
machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
This position requires frequent communication with customers and
other employees; must be able to exchange accurate information in
these situations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Document and log all material & labor cost estimate information
and converting instructions in the computer program for tracking
purposes. Provide estimate to the business development
representative, account manager, sales representative or
customer.
2. Request samples from production and/or manufacturer ensuring
that chosen production methods are applicable.
3. Assist Estimators with setting up new items and assemblies in
the system.
4. Review production issues that require process changes.
5. Work with estimators, BDRs, sales representative(s) and account
managers regarding customer business, new opportunities, follow up
on quotes and orders; managing business as a team. Support all team
members, covering for each other as needed to help take care of the
customer.
6. Perform duties safely and maintain high level of safety
awareness.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist in the development of long term estimating strategies &
help implement the plan(s) developed. Communicate estimation ideas
and accomplishments to the Operations Manager.
2. Assist in the training of new department employees.
3. Follow operation standards and all department policies and
company directives and assists with other projects and tasks as
required by management.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills: Excellent mathematical aptitude required. Good
organizational and problem-solving skills a must. Should have a
working competency with all office equipment. Good interpersonal
and communication skills required.
Ability: Conduct business in a professional, positive and courteous
manner. Listen effectively, respond clearly, write legibly and read
a variety of written orders/instructions. Work cooperatively with a
variety of individuals. Gain the confidence and trust of others.
Adapt to interruptions, changes, emergencies, repetition and
pressure without losing effectiveness and composure. Quickly grasp
new concepts, approaches or systems. Employ resourcefulness when
problem solving to meet customer needs.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelors degree or
course work related to math, general business, engineering or
industry specific topics desired.
Experience: Estimation or converting knowledge a plus.
Quantitative Data: Office Environment
Hours: 8:00am 4:30pm, M-F
FLSA Class: Non-Exempt
Pay: Hourly wage + commission
BENEFITS: We offer a full benefit package including the following
that are paid 100% by the company: vacation, holidays, $25,000 of
life insurance and short term and long term disability benefits. We
also offer medical (premium cost shared with company), dental &
vision insurance and a 401K retirement plan with a company match of
25% of the 1st 6% the employee contributes.
Keywords: Flexo Finders, LLC, Springfield , Manufacturing Cost Estimator, Professions , Columbia, Illinois
Click
here to apply!
|