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Japs-Olson Company (JO) · 7 hours ago

Estimating Team Lead

St Louis Park, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Japs-Olson Company (JO) is a trusted leader in direct mail and commercial printing, focusing on empowering their team to creatively solve problems. The Estimating Team Lead is responsible for managing estimating tasks, ensuring accurate and timely estimates while providing mentorship and acting as a key liaison among various departments.

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Responsibilities

Lead the estimating team, ensuring timely and accurate completion of estimates

Act as the primary point of contact for the department when the Director is unavailable

Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, supporting skill development and cross-functional collaboration

Review estimates for accuracy and consistency and help establish and maintain departmental standards and best practices

Support the development of foundational and advanced estimating skills across the team

Independently manage estimating tasks for projects ranging from simple to highly complex

Collaborate with Sales, CSRs, production leads, and outside vendors to gather project requirements

Create inline press planning diagrams with input from the pressroom

Plan print layouts for various presses and finishing/mailing processes

Serve as a resource for paper types, finishes, vendors, and outside services

Provide guidance and support for spreadsheet-based analysis and vendor comparisons

Utilize estimating software and tools (e.g., Word, Excel) to generate reports and insights

Maintain a growing understanding of estimating tools and their functions

Review and manage estimating task lists and ensure alignment with production capabilities

Qualification

Print estimatingPrint production knowledgeEstimating tools proficiencyMicrosoft OfficeLeadership capabilitiesCommunication skillsMentoring skillsAttention to detailAdaptability

Required

Extensive experience in print estimating, with strong involvement in production departments

Deep technical knowledge of print production, finishing, and mailing processes

Expertise in paper types, finishes, and vendor relationships, including outside production services

Proficiency in estimating tools, planning techniques, and spreadsheet-based analysis

Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and other analytical/reporting tools

Demonstrated leadership capabilities and ability to support departmental operations and decision-making

Strong communication and mentoring skills, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration

High attention to detail and accuracy in all estimating tasks

Ability to work independently while continuing to learn company-specific processes and tools

Adaptability to new estimating software and evolving production workflows

Foundational understanding of materials, equipment, and services used in print and mail production

Benefits

Affordable medical insurance plans

Vision and dental insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions

401(k) savings plan with company contributions

Additional voluntary benefits

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Company sponsored life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Company

Japs-Olson Company (JO)

For over a century, JO has empowered clients to engage customers with high-performance, fast-turn direct mail – driven by remarkable people, best-fit technology and differentiated service.

Founded in 1907