Gibson's Engineering
Production Supervisor
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About Us
Our railway engineering facility is 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. Our mission is clear: to design, engineer, and produce cutting-edge trains that redefine the standards of safety, efficiency, and sustainability within the industry.
Role Overview
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.
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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
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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
How to Apply
Apply now by sending your CV to davidaitken@gibsonsengineering.co.uk
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