Über diese Kit Packaging Estimator Stelle bei Taylor Corporation
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Your Opportunity: Taylor Corporation is seeking a Kit Packaging Estimator. The Kit Packaging Estimator is responsible for designing efficient, safe, and cost-effective packaging solutions for kit-based products while developing accurate labor and build-time estimates. This role combines engineering principles, process optimization, and data-driven estimating to ensure kits are assembled efficiently, meet quality standards, and arrive safely to customers.
Work Authorization:
To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Your Responsibilities:
Designs packaging and/or displays to ensure integrity and appeal under varying shipping and display conditions.
Develop packaging configurations based on product size, fragility, weight, and shipping requirements.
Tests, analyzes, and selects materials for packaging based on durability and cost effectiveness.
Identify opportunities for process improvements in packaging operations, leading initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
Create packaging instructions, specifications, and standardized work documentation.
Validate packaging performance through testing (drop tests, compression, etc.).
Develop accurate time and cost estimates for kit assembly based on data.
Partner with operations and leadership to support pricing, quoting, and planning activities.
Ensure all packaging designs comply with relevant regulations and industry standards, including safety and environmental guidelines.
You Must Have:
5+ years of related experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Excel (modeling, data analysis) and/or estimating software
Knowledge of packaging materials and shipping requirements
Detail-oriented, innovative, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
We Would Also Prefer:
Bachelor's degree in related field
Proficiency in CAD software (Artios CAD) and packaging design tools
Experience in kitting, fulfillment, or print manufacturing environments
Knowledge of ERP systems
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $75,000-95,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employees.
About Taylor Corporation
One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands.
With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.
The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
