Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

The Print Estimator/Planner position is essential in job costing, analysis, communication, and the successful flow of all print jobs through the on-site print shop. This position must have or build a robust knowledge of both the print shop software as well as all print processes, equipment, and labor time to accomplish the print objective with efficiency and quality. Additionally, this position is essential in the accurate tracking and analysis of all print jobs through the system. This role works with four different teams, develops strategic practices that enhance production and drive down costs, resolves issues, and maintains workflow across the production floor.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receives customer project information and utilizes estimating software to convert into actionable process to achieve desired result

• Accurately converts print requirements into an actionable estimate reflecting material, equipment, and labor costs

• Works closely with Print Customer Service Team to understand print project scope and timelines

• Aligns with Scheduler Broker and Material Handling to ensure all materials, subcontracted goods and services are provided in accordance with the print project timeline

• Owns, in partnership with Print Shop leadership, direct oversight to the print job verifying all processes are cost identified

• Maintains day-to-day print and equipment scheduling to maximize multiple jobs across the shop floor

• Creates and utilizes defined repeatable processes, standards, and methodologies to perform process measurement to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements

• Builds and maintains knowledge of postal requirements and their direct impact on all direct mail print jobs in cooperation with the Postal Compliance Team

• Reviews and recommends changes to standard operating procedures

• Has in-depth knowledge of all departmental software, hardware, and systems

• Is responsible for approval of Subcontractor invoices

• Provides back-up assistance to the supervisor in administrative support, troubleshooting, scheduling, decision-making, and client contact

• Prepares and brings understanding to all production reporting

  Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares reports by collecting and analyzing data and summarizing information trends

• Performs other duties as assigned

  Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Production warehouse environment with associated noise, dust, and materials

• Fumes from forklift exhaust

• Must be willing to learn, work on and assist on production equipment

• Must be able to bend, crouch, squat, crawl, kneel, balance, and reach above head and lift at least 50 lbs.

• This job may require long periods of standing or sitting, with ability to walk to various meetings around the campus

  JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

  Character/Spiritual:

  Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”

  Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

  Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct (http://media.focusonthefamily.com/fotf/pdf/about-us/human-resources/moral-policy.pdf) and Statement of Faith (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values) ; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer

  Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer

  Engages in Christian ministry

  Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values)

  Personal Characteristics:

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, flexible, dependable, team player, innovative in resolving various problems, accountable

  Knowledge/Experience:

• 3-5 years Print Production experience

• 2 + years of print estimating preferred

• Understanding of Print Processes and Paper

• Understanding of Print Layouts and Efficiencies

• Knows basic postal requirements for various mailings

• The ideal candidate will have good math skills complimented with ability to recognize and resolve discrepancies.

• Knowledge of software applications including, Accura, and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), InDesign, Plant Press. VDP, knowledge base in digital printing

  Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:

• Ability to function in a team environment with ability to encourage other team members

• Quick learner, not easily distracted

• Ability to communicate and write effectively with expression

• Ability to work autonomously

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Proficient skills in use of computer, hardware, software, operating systems

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems

• Ability to work as a project leader

• Attention to detail

• Develops ideas and suggestions toward continuous process improvement; takes personal responsibility for quality of the team's results

• Takes personal responsibility for housekeeping and safety within the team's work area

• Contributes toward meeting predetermined performance objectives

• Remains flexible and willing to work anywhere with any team member when there is a need

• Remains dependable and punctual, has a good attendance record

  Pay Range: $24.00 to $27.50/hr

  Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

  *Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove any age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

  Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.

  Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.

  Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

• Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage

• Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage

• AFLAC

• 403B Retirement Plan

• Vacation Time & Vacation Payout

• Sick Time

• Holidays

• Service Awards

• Community Service Days

• Bookstore Discount

• Fitness Center

  Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:

• Medical Plan

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Warehouse Membership Reimbursement

  Note : This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.

  *Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:

• Sick Time

• Bookstore Discount

• Fitness Center

  Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by September 9th, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.

• The potential employee start date is September 16th, 2024.

  Posting date: August 9th, 2024

  Unposting date: ongoing until filled

  Posting contact email: job@fotf.org

Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly