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

UFP Industries•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

The Production Shift-Lead is responsible for material handling, inventory control, and reporting operations. The role provides direction to employees and operates as the manager when the manager is off the floor or out of the building. The shift lead works with leads, supervisors, upper management, project management, project coordinators, and other departments to support accurate inventory and customer requests. The position includes completing and closing jobs, placing items into inventory and assigning locations, managing inventory-related reports and transfers, preparing shipments, inspecting inbound and outbound goods, and completing inventory transactions in the ERP system. The shift lead may be assigned receiving or shipping clerk duties and operates lift equipment within specified height or weight limits.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to read work orders and prints, with advanced computer skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Print-reading ability.
Problem-solving ability.
Knowledge of the custom store fixture industry and receiving.
Ability to clearly identify products from package labels.
Exceptional attention to detail and quality.
Willingness to work flexible and overtime hours as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide direction to others and represent the team as a leader.
Operate as manager when the manager is off the floor or not in the building.
Understand material handling roles and how to work with other departments.
Communicate actively with employees and upper management.
Locate products, complete cycle counts, and perform transactions needed to maintain inventory and financial accuracy.
Work with project management and project coordinators to expedite customer requests.
Complete and close jobs, put items into inventory, assign locations, manage Excel-based reports such as the negative report, and manage inventory transfers.
Organize and plan shipments and provide the tools and information needed for unloading or transit.
Inspect inbound and outbound goods, verify paperwork against the goods, and address discrepancies or damage with a lead or manager.
Work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Complete cycle counts on request and report results to a lead or area manager.
Validate bills of materials for accuracy and correct them through the CSF process.
Determine storage method, location, and area, and provide data to a lead or manager for inventory transactions.
Complete picking and bin-to-bin transfers accurately in the ERP system.
Perform assigned tasks or roles, including receiving or shipping clerk duties.
Operate lift equipment, subject to limits on rack height or weight of moves.
Scan QR codes and bar codes and complete basic pick transactions.

Benefits

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.
Incentive pay may be available for certain roles, including piece-rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, and trip-rate bonuses.
A discretionary annual bonus based on company and business-unit performance may be provided.