Management Trainee - Estimating

OBJECTIVE & ROLE SUMMARY

The Management Trainee – Estimating supports the estimating, costing, and profitability functions within the manufacturing business. This role is designed to develop foundational knowledge in engineering-based estimation, cost analysis, and operational processes within the label industry.

The trainee will work closely with the Business Analyst Lead and cross-functional teams to build capability in pricing, project costing, tooling coordination, and business analysis, contributing to accurate decision-making and operational efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Estimating & Costing Support

• Assist in preparing cost estimates for new and existing jobs
• Support data collection for accurate pricing, including materials, labour, and machine costs
• Track estimated vs. actual costs and highlight variances
• Support quotation and tender preparation processes

Operational & Engineering Exposure

• Learn and support production processes (flexographic and digital printing)
• Assist in gathering technical specifications required for estimating
• Collaborate with production and planning teams to understand workflows and constraints

Tooling & Systems

• Support tracking and coordination of tooling requirements
• Assist with maintaining data integrity in systems (e.g., Radius/ERP)
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for estimating systems and processes

Profitability & Analysis

• Assist in basic profitability analysis and reporting
• Support identification of cost-saving opportunities
• Contribute to SLA tracking and reporting where required

Compliance & Collaboration

• Support documentation required for material certification and compliance
• Work collaboratively with departments to ensure accurate information flow
• Participate in audits or process reviews as required

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or final year) in:
  • Industrial Engineering
  • or related field

Preferred:

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing or costing principles
• Exposure to data analysis or project work

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong Microsoft Excel / data handling skills
• Basic understanding of costing and pricing concepts
• Familiarity with ERP or production systems (advantage)
• Analytical and numerical aptitude

EXPERIENCE

• 0–2 years in manufacturing, operations, or analytical roles
• Internship or academic project work in related fields is an asset

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Effective communication skills
• Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills
• Time management and organizational ability