Estimating Manager

• Lead a five-person estimating team with real authority and ownership visibility
• Direct involvement in quoting decisions that drive the business
• Stable, family-run company with 35+ years of success and a culture that values its people
• Planned leadership transition means this role is being built to last, not filled to bridge a gap
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match

• Lead and oversee a team of five estimators across varying experience levels
• Review, check, and approve estimates before they go to customers or ownership
• Step in to produce estimates directly when workload or complexity requires it
• Serve as the primary point of contact with customer estimating departments once accounts are active
• Coordinate with project management to clarify job scope and ensure accurate handoffs
• Manage team workflow and keep quote turnaround times on track
• Work within a custom job management system covering estimating, order entry, and purchasing
• Support ownership in reducing time spent on quote review as trust is established

• BS/BA is preferred in Business, Operations, Graphics or related
• 7–10+ years of estimating experience in printing, packaging, or a related finishing / converting environment
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience required in estimating. This is a management role first.
• Strong math skills and the confidence to assess job complexity and margin independently
• Clear, professional communication skills for direct customer interaction
• Organized and detail-oriented with solid judgment on when to escalate vs. approve
• Proficiency in Excel and Word. Experience with a job management or estimating system is a plus.

The team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.

With 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.

At JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.