Contract Manufacturing Quoting Specialist

Shorr Packaging Corporation•Aurora, IL

1d•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Together, We Own it! Start your employee owner journey with Shorr Packaging. The Contract Manufacturing Quoting Specialist is responsible for managing and executing the quoting process for new contract manufacturing opportunities. This role serves as a key liaison between clients, sales, engineering, and production teams to ensure accurate, timely, and competitive quotes are delivered to potential customers. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, as well as a keen attention to detail and a customer-focused mindset. Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position. The targeted compensation for this position is between $ 70K-85K base plus targeted bonus, depending on skills and experience of the selected candidate. Shorr Packaging Corp is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of Shorr Packaging Corp to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or disability status or any other legally protected status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in contract manufacturing, quoting, pricing or a related field required
Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with proficiency in cost modeling and margin analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.
Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering high-quality service.

Responsibilities

Receive, review, and analyze contract manufacturing, co-pack or kitting requests for quotes (RFQs) from prospective and existing clients.
Gather and interpret all necessary technical documentation, drawings, and specifications required for quoting.
Collaborate with internal teams—such as PAG, procurement, production, and quality assurance—to collect cost estimates for materials, labor, tooling, and overhead.
Maintain detailed records of all quoting activities, including cost breakdowns, assumptions, and correspondence.