Supervisor - Estimating

Job Summary:

As a Supervisor, Estimating, you will be responsible for supervising the Commercial Estimating function to assure that Commercial customers receive accurate price quotations in a timely manner, while maximizing company profits.

Essential Functions:

• Research and create pricing for high-profile, large-potential customers.
• Help with the creation of Publication agreements for review and management sign-off.
• Supervise Estimating staff to ensure that the department is completing accurate quotes in the acceptable timeframe.
• Oversee estimating processes and systems and plan work of the department.
• Review and pre-qualify all bids before assignment to Estimator.
• Checks finished quotes based on the Approval Guidelines before giving to leadership for final approval.
• Provide effective backlog management, which includes assigning, prioritizing and monitoring bid backlog, and reporting of open backlog and completed bids.
• Supervise and monitor the training of new estimators.
• Provide research and guidance for new customers and products.
• Guide and support Sales Reps to achieve quote requests that are the most cost effective for the customer.
• Guide and support Purchasing Buyers to achieve the best possible vendor pricing.
• Provide continuous improvement of departmental processes and procedures to improve workflow and increase productivity.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, competitive data, and variances to determine methods of improving pricing accuracy and bid to sales ratio.
• Work with CSRs on pricing issues, manufacturing procedures, production variances, or problems.
• Identify cost saving opportunities, as well as opportunities to raise prices to maximize company profits.
• Participate in the implementation of new or updated processes and other systems related to estimating.
• Communicates management policies to employees and employee's needs and desires to management.
• Communicates continually with managers, production supervisors, CSR's, and sales representatives.

• Earn the respect of the Sales Team such that you become the transparent/trusted source of information.
• Earn confidence and respect of Ownership and Executive Management via presentation and discussion of large quotes/opportunities.
• Serve as the backup for the Estimating Manager
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited or no standard exists.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to remain organized and self-directed in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to interface with a variety of individuals or groups on a frequent basis.
• Ability to work with limited direction and supervision, while demonstrating good judgment and strict confidence.
• Ability to learn computer applications as necessary for the position.
• Must successfully complete any training or certification courses required to support or strengthen position.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions, work procedures and other related materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong customer service skills.
• Must communicate appropriate information accurately and clearly as needed.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Windows based databases.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Arts, Accounting, Finance, or Business related field and six years' experience in Estimating or related field OR
• Associate degree in Graphic Arts, Accounting, Finance, or Business related field and eight years' experience in Estimating or related field.