Production Supervisor

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

• Background in the train or rail industry
• Experience working in depot or heavy industrial environments

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English