Estimator - PrintWest Molesey - SurreyUp to 35K DOECompany - Established in 1998 this packaging company specialises in creating beautiful card-based packaging for high end luxury brands such as; Gucci, Mont Blanc and LancomeOverview - This client currently requires an Estimator with the ability to demonstrate knowledge of all areas of carton construction and estimating. An understanding of all the production processes from print to conversion is essential with emphasis on carton design and layout.Roles and Responsibilities of an Estimator:Estimating accurate production costs using current MIS system Tharstern or knowledge of similar systemsLiaising with internal departments, from material procurement, design studio, print, die cutting, windowing, gluing to warehouse and despatchPreparing estimates for the commercial manager and account executivesProducing estimates within agreed timescalesVerify carton and layout with each department for production and cost efficiencyAnalyse and determine quantity and cost of all raw materials used in manufacturingAssess spoilage/waste of all raw materials, machine make ready time, run speeds, run time, hand work if applied, for all manufacturing processesObtaining sub-contractor estimates for any external finishingReviewing prices on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept up to date with changing informationDeveloping procedures for pricing / costing workManage tenders to achieve strict deadlinesExperience required for an ..... full job details .....