Production Supervisor in Glasgow

Glasgow Full-Time No home office possible

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Job Description

Gibson’s Engineering, are a leading train manufacturing, maintenance and repairs company based at the world-famous St Rollox rail depot in Springburn, Glasgow. As a premier train manufacturing, maintenance and repair firm, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, technological prowess and dedication to advancing the future of rail transportation. At Gibson’s Engineering, our mission is clear: to design, engineer and produce cutting-edge trains that redefine the standards of safety, efficiency and sustainability within the industry.

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations at our depot. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising production activities, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met, and coordinating teams to deliver operational targets.

An engineering background is strongly preferred, and experience within the train or rail industry will be considered a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate day-to-day production and depot activities
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards
Manage and support depot staff, including scheduling and performance monitoring
Liaise with engineering, maintenance, and planning teams
Monitor productivity, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements
Ensure equipment, tools, and facilities are used and maintained correctly
Report on production performance and operational issues to management

Required Skills & Qualifications

Proven experience in a production or operations supervisory role
Engineering background (mechanical, electrical, industrial, or related field preferred)
Strong leadership and people-management skills
Good understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

Desirable Experience