As a leading designer and fabricator of retail display cases, as well as, millwork/décor, Jahabow associates work directly with leading retailers like Sam’s Club, Academy, Kohl’s, and Walmart to create shopping experiences seen every day. Our company fosters a creative and self-motivated atmosphere relevant in today’s retail world. We are looking for energetic and industrious people to help us build on our decades of success.
The Estimator role is responsible for several duties at our Jahabow facility, including preparing accurate cost estimates for projects to our Sales team. An Estimator will their knowledge of costs and manufacturing to support profitable business decisions. The ideal candidate will have excellent numerical and analytical skills along with an adeptness to manage relationships with key stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares estimates by gathering project specifications, requesting and analyzing vendor quotations, examining production methods, and ascertaining best manufacturing practices.
Identifies labor, material, and scheduling requirements by studying bills of material, proposals, drawings, and other related documents.
Works with Sales, Project Managers, Engineers and Scheduling for clarification on incomplete specifications.
Computes costs by identifying material, machine and labor requirements.
Refines specification based on knowledge/experience to achieve efficient production methods, lower costs, increased suitability for end use, and adds additional manufacturing steps to ensure quality standards.
Presents prepared estimates to internal clients/account manager by assembling and displaying both numerical and descriptive details.
Creates organized and detailed production planning that can be communicated throughout the manufacturing process.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing tasks/goals in a timely manner.
Build relationships with both established and new suppliers to expand capabilities.
Provide consultation on planning (schedules, manpower needs, etc.).
Other projects as assigned or needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
2 years estimating experience in a manufacturing environment.
Wood, glass, aluminum experience preferred.
Assembly experience a plus.
Ability to manage multiple, ongoing projects with speed, efficiency and accuracy.
Analytical mindset with emphasis on mathematical calculations.
Exceptional written and oral communication in a professional business environment.
Aptitude to learn, and put into effective use, multiple software platforms.
Excellent organization skills.
Thoroughness and reliability.
Proficient in relevant software including MS Office Suite.
Jahabow offers, health, dental and vision, term life, short/long term disability, 401k, accident, cancer care and hospital indemnity. Every employee is eligible for insurance on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
Jahabow is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Owensville, MO 65066 (Required)
Work Location: In person