What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Index Packaging?
Help Build the Numbers Behind Our Success.
Index Packaging is a growing manufacturing company with four New Hampshire facilities and more than 200 employees dedicated to delivering innovative packaging solutions.
We're looking for a detail-oriented, analytical Estimator to join our team.
If you enjoy solving problems, working with numbers, and collaborating with multiple departments to develop accurate project costs, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do:
In this role, you'll develop accurate cost estimates for custom packaging projects while supporting pricing decisions that help keep our company competitive and profitable.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing detailed cost estimates for custom manufacturing and packaging projects.
- Analyzing labor, material, overhead, and production costs.
- Reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
- Partnering with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Leadership on pricing strategies.
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Maintaining estimating information within ERP systems.
- Monitoring supplier pricing and market trends.
- Presenting pricing recommendations and cost analyses to internal teams.
- Supporting continuous improvement of estimating processes.
- Occasional local and regional travel as needed.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For:
We're seeking someone who enjoys working with data, has strong attention to detail, and can confidently balance accuracy with deadlines.
Ideal experience includes:
- Experience in estimating, cost analysis, pricing, or a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and data analysis.
- Ability to interpret manufacturing processes and cost data.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
Education & Experience:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Manufacturing, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of education and relevant estimating or analytical experience will be considered.
Why Join Index Packaging?
- Competitive salary ($50,000–$60,000 based on experience)
- Stable, growing manufacturing company
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Variety in your workday with cross-functional collaboration
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on company profitability and customer success
If you're analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoy finding solutions that make a difference, we'd love to have you on our team.
Apply today and help us deliver "Protection by Design."
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position is contingent upon successfully completing a drug screen (as permitted by law). Are you willing to undergo this screen as a condition of employment?
- Do you have experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment?
- What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?
- Do you have experience with cost estimating, quoting, or pricing analysis?
- Are you ok with traveling to one of our locations each week?
Language:
- English (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Dover, NH 03820 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000