Labour Estimator

ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)
Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.

Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here.

Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

About The Opportunity
Pay Band and Position Status:
Pay Band: $55,000.00 -$$65,000.00
Status: 12 Month Contract

Forecasts project costs. Gathers details and compiles data to estimate all production costs according to specifications. Considers raw materials, labour, equipment, tools, labour and transportation for estimations. Helps determine necessary resources for projects based on labour and material estimating.

Essential Job Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties however; it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

Prepare estimates on routine projects as required by client’s documents for CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods)

Review assembly instructions, evaluate requests for estimates, and understand scope of work to bid

Conduct physical time studies on displays.

Conduct Audits to see the accuracy of quotes vs. actuals and line efficiencies.

Prepare cost analysis by recapitulating labour incurred in the production of the product

Review estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy and understanding of scope of work to quote

Take ownership of projects and execute through completion

Assist with research and gather data on industry trends and developments when needed.

Prepare workflow layouts for production lines

Perform pricing and cost analysis as directed.

Utilizes CAD specifications to prepare material and labour estimates and quotes.

Liaise with design and production teams to ensure optimal layouts and machine routes are being utilized.

Engage external vendor partner in quote requests for materials and services.

Responsible for maintaining margins and pricing consistency across different accounts

Understand the project/program and its requirements from a material and Labour standpoint

Participate in regular pre-quote and pre-execution meetings

Ensures and supports to make sure Food safety, Quality, HACCP and GMP is always followed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Proficiency in Excel and ability to work within multiple computer platforms

Working knowledge of various print processes (lithographic, flexographic, digital, screen)

Working knowledge of print and design layouts

Ability to set and meet specific and measurable goals and objectives

Good communicator and multi-role/level team player

Able to work effectively under pressure while maintaining established timelines.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree required

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Primarily works in an office environment with occasional time spent in a production and/or warehouse setting

Position may be based at Menasha Packaging site or customer location

Occasional travel required

All employees should be aware of their responsibilities and their accountability is clearly defined for key staff involved with product safety, legality, and quality systems.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the…