Production Shift-Lead (Night Shift 5:45pm-6a)

UFP Industries, Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Dental insurance (optional)

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Inventory & Logistics Lead responsible for full-spectrum material handling, inventory control, and reporting. You will work with the lead, supervisor, and upper management to maintain accuracy and efficiency.

You will direct operations on floor, interact with multiple departments, and ensure compliance with ERP-driven processes. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities are essential, as is experience in a warehouse/fixtures setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a related role.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to guide others.
• Ability to read work orders and prints with advanced computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Print reading ability and attention to detail.
• Problem solving abilities and adaptability.
• Familiarity with the custom store fixture industry and receiving processes.
• Ability to identify products from labels and ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to others and act as a leader.
• Operate as Manager when Manager is off floor.
• Understand all material handling roles and interact with other departments.
• Communicate with employees and upper management.
• Manage inventory accuracy and financial accuracy using ERP reports.
• Expedite customer requests with project management teams.
• Close jobs, add items to inventory, and allocate locations; manage Excel-based reports.
• Prepare shipments for unloading or transit and coordinate with teams.
• Inspect inbound/outbound goods; resolve discrepancies with supervisor.
• Work independently while handling multiple priorities.
• Perform cycle counts and report results to leadership.
• Validate BOMs and data in CSF processes.
• Determine storage locations and data for inventory transactions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in ERP system picking and bin transfers.
• Assign specific tasks (Receiving/Shipping clerk) as needed.
• Operate lift equipment within safety limits; handle various weight moves.
• Scan QR/Barcodes and complete basic pick transactions.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Communication

Print reading

Problem solving

ERP systems

Barcode scanning

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Summary

This role will have a complete understanding of all material handling, inventory control practices, and reporting operations. They will operate with an extremely high level of professionalism and have the ability to work with the lead, supervisor, and upper management.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to provide direction to others and represent themselves as a leader
• Operate as Manager when Manager is off floor or not in building
• Expert understanding of all other material handling roles
• Complete understanding of all other departments, and how to interact with them
• Active communication with employees and upper management
• Capable of locating product, completing cycle counts and making all transactions required to confirm, verify or ensure inventory accuracy and financial accuracy is maintained
• Work directly with project management and project coordinators to expedite customer requests
• Must be able to complete and close jobs (gatekeeper) put the items into inventory and assigns the locations, have knowledge of how to manage excelbased reports such as the negative report, manage inventory transfers, etc.
• Must be able to organize, plan, provide tools and information to prepare shipments for unloading or transit
• Inspect inbound or outbound goods and confirm that paperwork matches actual and address any discrepancies or damage with a lead or manager
• Be able to work independently while managing multiple priorities at the same time
• Complete cycle counts upon request and provide results back to lead or area manager
• Validate BOM's for accuracy and correct thru the CSF process
• Determines method, location and area of storage and provides data back to lead or manager for inventory transactions to be completed
• Show proficiency and accuracy in completing picking and bin to bin transfers in the ERP system
• Must be responsible for specific tasks or roles as assigned (Receiving/ Shipping clerk)
• Operate all lift equipment but may be limited to lower rack heights or lower weight moves
• Scan QR and Bar codes and complete basic pick transactions
• Show proficiency and accuracy in completing picking and bin to bin transfers in the ERP system

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to read work orders/prints and have advanced computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Print reading ability
• Must be able to problem solve
• Must have knowledge of custom store fixture industry and receiving
• Ability to clearly identify product from package labels
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality
• Must also be willing to work flexible and overtime hours as needed

Hourly Pay Range

$22.00-$30.00 hourly- dependent on experience*

*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus/Incentive Pay: Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, and trip rate bonuses.

A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

Benefits currently offered to our employees

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.