Production Supervisor

Allstaff; Paisley; In loco; GBP 40.000 - 43.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Allstaff Manufacturing Division is recruiting a Production Supervisor for our Thornliebank, Glasgow site. This permanent, on-site role supports daily manufacturing operations, quality and safety, and leads a production team with hands-on duties.

Working hours are 39 per week with an initial day shift for 3–6 months, then backshift. You will coordinate production activities, train operatives, monitor quality, and ensure procedures are followed using MACDATA; report to management.

Competenze

• Strong organisational skills with ability to plan daily workloads.
• Good hand-eye coordination and practical approach to production work.
• Excellent attention to detail, especially for product quality.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.
• Clear communication and supportive supervision of colleagues.
• Knowledge of manufacturing components, parts and finished products.
• Familiarity with MACDATA system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of quality standards and inspection requirements in a production environment.

Mansioni

• Coordinate daily production activities, preparing work areas for scheduled jobs.
• Assign tasks to operatives and maintain records of staff rotation.
• Support team members in understanding duties and responsibilities.
• Monitor adherence to assembly procedures and practices.
• Provide training on safe working methods.
• Ensure products are assembled and packaged per QC docs.
• Maintain a clean, safe production environment.
• Use MACDATA to support daily operations.
• Ensure daily stock adjustments and transfers are completed.
• Monitor performance and provide feedback to management.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and production performance.
• Conduct Return to Work interviews after absences.
• Assist with additional operational duties as directed.

Conoscenze

Organisational skills

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Clear communication

Quality standards awareness

Production experience

Team supervision

Strumenti

MACDATA

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Health & Safety

You will play an important role in maintaining a safe working environment, ensuring both personal and wider factory health and safety standards are followed in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan daily workloads effectively.
• Good hand-eye coordination and a practical approach to production work.
• 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.
• Familiarity with the MACDATA business management system.
• Competence in using Microsoft Office applications.
• An understanding of quality standards and inspection requirements within a production environment.
• Previous practical experience working in a general production operative role.

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.
• No specific formal qualifications are required for this position, and relevant practical experience will be considered.

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