Estimator, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

ND Paper is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pulp, paper, and packaging products in the United States, generating over half a billion dollars in annual sales. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited – the largest container board producer in the world – ND Paper is part of a global network committed to excellence and innovation. With two integrated pulp and paper mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron, Wisconsin, a packaging plant in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, and two sheeting facilities in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and Fairmont, West Virginia, the ND Paper family produces nearly one million tons of products annually.

Our 1,100 dedicated employees are the heart of our operations, and we are committed to fostering positive work environments where individuals can advance and thrive. At ND Paper, we are investing in our future, and that starts with our staff.

The Estimator is responsible for developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for corrugated packaging products based on customer specifications, drawings, and requirements. This role analyzes material, labor, conversion, and production costs to generate pricing that supports profitability while meeting customer needs. Working closely with Sales, Production, and Purchasing teams, the Estimator ensures quotes reflect current manufacturing capabilities, material costs, and market conditions, while maintaining detailed records and pricing data.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and analytical professional with strong mathematical aptitude and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. This position plays a key role in supporting business growth by delivering timely, accurate estimates, maintaining costing standards, monitoring margin performance, and contributing to pricing strategies. Experience with costing, pricing models, and corrugated packaging products is strongly preferred.

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and pricing for corrugated boxes and packaging based on customer specifications
• Calculate material usage, board costs, conversion costs, and other cost inputs for each job
• Review customer drawings, specs, and requirements to determine the right construction and pricing
• Work closely with sales to turn around competitive, accurate quotes in a timely manner
• Collaborate with production and purchasing to ensure estimates reflect real-world capabilities and costs
• Track win/loss trends and margin performance on estimates to support pricing strategy
  
  Maintain organized, accurate records of quotes and estimates

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, finance or related, or equivalent work experience preferred
• Prior costing experience preferred — experience building cost estimates or pricing models is a strong plus
• Corrugated industry experience preferred — familiarity with board grades, flute types, and corrugated construction strongly preferred
• Strong math skills and comfort working with spreadsheets and estimating software
• Preference with previous experience maintaining and updating costing standards, rates, and pricing models as materials and costs change
• High attention to detail and accuracy under deadline pressure
• Strong communication skills to work cross-functionally with sales, production, and purchasing
• Bilingual in Spanish or Mandarin is a plus.

• Complete quotes within 24 hour turnaround deadline

• Analytical mindset
• Curiosity to deepen understanding
• Team player
• Resiliency

Onsite at a manufacturing facility

• Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to…