Production Supervisor

Allstaff; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstaff is seeking a Production Supervisor for Thornliebank, Glasgow, on-site. This permanent role covers 39 hours per week with a two-shift rotation starting on day shift, then backshift after 3–6 months.

You will supervise production operatives, support improvements in efficiency and quality, and participate in hands-on production duties. Responsibilities include coordinating daily activities, training staff on safe methods, and ensuring stock and quality control procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan daily workloads effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when maintaining product quality.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.
• Clear communication skills and a supportive approach to supervising colleagues.
• Knowledge of manufacturing components, parts and finished products.
• Competence in using Microsoft Office applications.
• An understanding of quality standards and inspection requirements within a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities, preparing work areas and ensuring everything is in place for scheduled jobs.
• Assign tasks to production operatives and maintain accurate records of staff rotation.
• Support team members in understanding their duties, ensuring they are confident in carrying out their responsibilities.
• Monitor adherence to established assembly procedures and working practices.
• Provide training and guidance on safe working methods.
• Check that products are assembled and packaged correctly in accordance with quality control documentation and inspection requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well‑organised production environment.
• Use the MACDATA system to support daily operations.
• Ensure stock adjustments and corrections are completed each day.
• Arrange stock transfers from other locations using the Ask Request system.
• Monitor performance and provide constructive feedback to management.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, procedures and production performance.
• Conduct Return to Work interviews following absences.
• Assist with additional operational duties as directed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Knowledge of components/finished goods

Microsoft Office

Quality standards knowledge

Tools

MACDATA

Job description

Allstaff Manufacturing Division are delighted to bring to the market the role of Production Supervisor, based in Thornliebank, Glasgow. This is a permanent role based on site.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor who can support daily manufacturing operations, maintain high standards of quality and safety, and help a production team work efficiently. The successful candidate will take a hands‑on approach, combining supervisory responsibilities with practical production duties.

Working Hours:

39 hours per week. The role will initially be day shift only for 3 - 6 months then will include backshift, see below.

Day Shift:

• Monday to Thursday: 7.45 am – 4.15 pm

Backshift (commencing after 3–6 months):

• Monday to Thursday: 11.45 am – 10.00 pm

Shift Rotation:

Two weeks on day shift followed by one week on backshift.

About the Role

As Production Supervisor, you will work closely with management to support improvements across production processes, operational efficiency and product quality.

This is a hands‑on supervisory position where you will oversee daily activities, provide guidance to production operatives and help ensure manufacturing targets and quality standards are maintained. You will also be expected to assist with production duties whenever required.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities, preparing work areas and ensuring everything is in place for scheduled jobs.
• Assign tasks to production operatives and maintain accurate records of staff rotation.
• Support team members in understanding their duties, ensuring they are confident in carrying out their responsibilities.
• Monitor adherence to established assembly procedures and working practices.
• Provide training and guidance on safe working methods.
• Check that products are assembled and packaged correctly in accordance with quality control documentation and inspection requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well‑organised production environment.
• Use the MACDATA business management system effectively to support daily operations.
• Ensure stock adjustments and corrections are completed each day.
• Arrange stock transfers from other locations using the Ask Request system.
• Monitor individual and team performance, reviewing productivity and working methods while providing constructive feedback to management.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes, procedures and production performance.
• Conduct Return to Work interviews following employee absences.
• Assist with additional operational duties as directed by management.

Skills & Knowledge

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan daily workloads effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when maintaining product quality.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.
• Clear communication skills and a supportive approach to supervising colleagues.
• Knowledge of manufacturing components, parts and finished products.
• Competence in using Microsoft Office applications.
• An understanding of quality standards and inspection requirements within a production environment.

Experience Required

• Previous experience working as a production or general operative.
• Supervisory experience within a production or manufacturing environment.
• A minimum of 24 months' relevant experience.

£40,356 per annum for the first 3–6 months, rising to £43,048 per annum once backshift is introduced.