Production Supervisor - Hands-On Leader, Shift Rotation

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 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.