Production Supervisor – Night Shift
UFP Industries · Buffalo, NY
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at UFP Industries (industrial) in Buffalo, NY.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in New York: typical posted base $79k–$110k.
Median of the low and high ends of 17 live postings that list pay, out of 25 production supervisor openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 26 other live production postings in New York.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Typical $75k–$110k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 81%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for New product launch, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: UFP Industries in Buffalo
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Full description from UFP IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
The Production Supervisor – Night Shift oversees all night shift production activity, ensuring that operations run smoothly, employees are supported, and production targets are met. This leader will serve as the primary resource on shift and will help build structure and success during launch and growth phases of the plant.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Lead night shift operators to achieve production and quality objectives
- ◆Provide real-time troubleshooting support and decision-making
- ◆Ensure safety is prioritized in all tasks, audits, and machine operation
- ◆Maintain communication logs and effective shift handoff with day leadership
- ◆Develop team performance through feedback, coaching, and ongoing skills training
- ◆Schedule and assign work to ensure balanced workloads and production coverage
- ◆Track shift performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- ◆Maintain strong housekeeping standards and proper material handling
- ◆Support startup activities, including SOP development and system improvements
Qualifications
- ✓3+ years in a manufacturing environment with proven leadership responsibility
- ✓Experience supervising teams on night shift or in self-directed environments preferred
- ✓Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs, standard work, and safety
requirements
- ✓Strong time management, communication, and follow-through skills
- ✓Ability to work independently while supporting cross-shift collaboration
- ✓Willingness to work 12-hour night shift schedule as operations scale
Salary Pay Range: $28.00-$35.00 per hour dependent on experience*
- ✓pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living and experience level.
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Deckorators is expanding our leadership team as we ramp up operations at our cutting-edge Buffalo flagship facility. We are looking for an experienced Night Shift Production Supervisor who will drive safe operations, high-quality performance, and a strong team environment on off-shift hours.
Bonus/Incentive Pay
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