If you’re up for a rewarding challenge where you can increase your knowledge, offer significant contributions vital to the success of the business, while increasing & enhancing customer satisfaction, we invite you to take the first step & apply today! OPM is ideal for self-motivated individuals with a positive attitude, highly adaptable to various situations, good problem solving skills & strong ability to prioritise with an innate sense of urgency. You will be instrumental in furthering our reputation for great print & service. OPM is a successful BRC /ISO pharma accredited business who believe in quality, innovation & most of all our people!

What to expect from this opportunity:

Working in close harmony with the Sales Team & Commercial Director to develop cost estimates on routine & complex jobs as required by customer’s request.

What we are looking for: Commitment, Passion, Drive and Focus,

You will be a positive, proactive, communicator and inquisitive, with estimating experience and utilise this experience to deliver effective solutions & intelligent supply chain options across the diversity of self-adhesive label and flexible packaging opportunities we present.

Ideally with a genuine interest/affinity with Print and Packaging, you will possess the energy & drive to seek & deliver service with attention to detail, ensuring that relationships are maintained with growth.

 Job duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Analyse documentation to prepare time, materials, & cost estimates
  • Utilise Tharstern estimating software to provide quotes
  • Engineer the best production plan for a project
  • Evaluate all methods available for producing a job & provide quotes based on the most economical method
  • Estimate jobs using a variety of substrates & presses
  • Revise estimates as needed due to specification changes
  • Perform job cost analysis after production
  • Develop knowledge of materials available
  • Consult with sales, other departments and suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates
  • Use initiative and resourcefulness to develop new methods, or propose new solutions
  • Maintain estimating standard procedures with attention to detail
  • Assure quality standards are met before delivering a quote
  • Consult with department managers to determine production capabilities and optimal production process
  • Advise and provide direction and support to employees trying to determine specifications on a project

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 5-7 years in the printing/packaging industry.
  • Ideally technical knowledge of flexible packaging (but training can be given)
  • Ideally technical knowledge of label printing, materials and tooling (but training can be given)
  • Ability to develop relationships with customers face to face, via telephone and email
  • Ability to work well under tight deadlines for projects of various size and scope.
  • Positive “can do” customer focus and attitude.

Why join OPM?

OPM Group is an independently family owned self-adhesive label and flexible packaging manufacturer based in Leeds. OPM has an excellent reputation in our industry for innovating by investing in new equipment, technology and processes. All our products are produced to ISO 9001:2015, BRC/IoP Global Standard Food Packaging standards Grade AA and PS9000:2016 and are printed using Low Migration/ Food Grade Inks, Within a framework of Total Quality GMP Management. OPM exports to over 14 countries worldwide.

Our team of experienced professionals are dedicated to providing great service and excellent quality products, and our supportive and welcoming company culture underpins over 35 years of successful business. We are committed to creating an engaging and rewarding work environment for all of our employees. Our experienced and passionate team sets us apart!

Equal Opportunities

OPM Group is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, sex, disability or age.

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package based on experience.If this exciting opportunity is of further interest please email current CV to [email protected]