Production Supervisor

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

Job summary

Allstaff Manufacturing Division is seeking a Production Supervisor in Thornliebank, Glasgow. This on-site, full-time role involves supervising daily manufacturing operations, ensuring quality and safety standards, and driving efficiency across the production team.

The position starts on day shift for 3–6 months, transitioning to backshift later. Salary sits at £40,356 annually initially, rising to £43,048 with backshift. Strong leadership and hands-on process knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and planning skills for daily workloads.
• Good hand-eye coordination and practical production experience.
• Attention to detail to maintain product quality.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.
• Clear communication and supportive supervising approach.
• Familiarity with MACDATA and general office tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities and prepare work areas for scheduled jobs.
• Assign tasks to operatives and maintain staff rotation records.
• Support team members to understand duties and responsibilities.
• Monitor adherence to assembly procedures and practices.
• Provide training on safe working methods and quality standards.
• Maintain clean, safe, and well-organised production environment.
• Utilise MACDATA to support daily operations and stock transfers.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Clear communication

Team supervision

Microsoft Office

MACDATA system

Tools

MACDATA

Microsoft Office

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.

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

Shift schedule:

• Day Shift - Monday to Thursday: 7.45 am - 4.15 pm
• Day Shift - Friday: 7.45 am - 3.15 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.

Salary

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