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Factory Supervisor – Clayton Glass
Join Clayton Glass – Where Your Experience Makes a Difference
“We’re proud to be British owned and a British manufacturer driven by nearly 70 years of history. Join us at an exciting stage in our journey at our Swindon manufacturing site, now firmly established and continuing to grow. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic, supportive team, working with some of the newest, state-of-the-art machinery in the industry. We foster a family-oriented culture and a positive mindset that motivates us all to succeed. We own our decisions, our mistakes, and the journeys they take us on. Welcome to Clayton Glass – one company, seven sites.”
The Role: Factory Supervisor
As a Factory Supervisor at Clayton Glass, you will take full ownership of a key production area, playing a critical role in driving performance, quality, and safety across the shop floor. This is a senior, hands-on supervisory position where your ability to organise, influence, and deliver results will have a direct impact on operational success.
This is more than a traditional supervisory role — it’s an opportunity to take real accountability for output, standards, and team performance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll ensure production plans are executed efficiently, while adapting resources to meet changing business demands and maintaining consistent delivery against key KPIs including productivity, glass loss, and quality.
You’ll provide clear direction, structure, and oversight to your team, ensuring priorities are understood, performance is actively managed, and standards are consistently met. You will be expected to create a well-organised, accountable working environment where expectations are clear and delivery is consistent.
Health, safety, and quality will sit at the core of your responsibilities. You’ll ensure all processes are compliant, risks are controlled, and quality standards are embedded through effective process control, daily checks, and timely resolution of issues.
Alongside operational delivery, you’ll play a key role in strengthening performance across your area — identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance ways of working. Your contribution will support wider site objectives and help maintain a consistent, high-performing operation.
At Clayton Glass, we’re looking for an experienced supervisor who is confident taking ownership, making decisions, and driving standards. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career within a forward-thinking, and innovative business, working with modern equipment and playing a key role in shaping the performance of an established and high-performing site.
Key Responsibilities
Environment, Health & Safety
· Maintain and reinforce a strong safety culture, ensuring full compliance with all EHS policies and procedures
· Support risk assessments and ensure corrective actions are implemented and followed through
· Ensure all team members consistently adhere to safe working practices and site standards
Production & Quality Management
· Oversee day-to-day production activities, ensuring output, efficiency, and quality targets are consistently met
· Ensure adherence to quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001), including supporting audits and compliance checks
· Investigate and resolve production and quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions
· Monitor performance against KPIs, taking action where required to maintain standards and output
Team Leadership & Performance
· Supervise and coordinate shop floor teams, ensuring clear priorities, structure, and accountability
· Manage performance on a day-to-day basis, addressing issues proactively and consistently
· Support the development of team capability through training, guidance, and ongoing feedback
· Ensure effective communication across shifts and departments to maintain operational continuity
Performance & Continuous Improvement
· Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, and glass loss reduction within your area
· Work collaboratively with maintenance and support teams to minimise downtime and disruption
· Contribute to and support continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S and lean practices
· Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and overall operational performance
Essential Criteria
· 2 to 3 years proven experience in a supervisory role within a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment
· Strong understanding of health & safety, quality control, and production processes
· Demonstrated ability to manage teams, drive performance, and deliver against targets
· Experience in problem-solving and implementing effective, sustainable improvements
· Strong communication, organisation, and decision-making skills
· Basic IT skills, including experience with production or reporting systems
· Full UK driving licence
Desirable Criteria
· Experience within glass, glazing, or a similar manufacturing environment (e.g. construction materials, automotive, FMCG, or process-driven production)
· Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, 5S, Six Sigma)
· Experience working with KPIs such as productivity, waste, and quality metrics
· Familiarity with production planning tools and reporting systems
· IOSH/NEBOSH qualification (or willingness to work towards)
· First Aid certified
What We Offer
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000, (dependent on experience).
· Generous annual leave allowance, in addition to bank holidays
- Company pension scheme – 5% employee contribution with 3% employer contribution
- HSF OptiLife Core Health Plan, providing cashback on everyday healthcare including:
- Dental treatment
- Optical care, including eye tests, prescription glasses and frames
- Hearing tests
- Mental health support
- Physiotherapy and other practitioner services
- Specialist consultations and investigations
- 24/7 GP advice line, virtual GP and counselling support via HSF Assist
- Perkbox membership, giving access to discounts on gyms, retail, entertainment, travel and lifestyle perks
- Discounted Clayton Glass products
- Employee referral programme
- Free on-site parking
- Bereavement leave
- Health & wellbeing support
Additional Information
Location: Clayton Glass, Blackworth Industrial Estate, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7NA
Working Hours / Shift Pattern
The Factory Supervisor will work 37.5 hours per week, overseeing and supervising rotating shift patterns:
- Typical pattern (weekly rotation):
- Week 1: 06:00 – 14:00
- Week 2: 14:00 – 22:00
Please note: for a short interim period, shifts will operate on a 06:00 – 14:00 and 10:00 – 18:00 rotation to support business requirements.
Contract Type
This is a full-time, permanent position, subject to the successful completion of a
3-month probationary period.
If you're ready to be part of a team that values your contributions and offers opportunities to grow, apply now to join Clayton Glass, where the difference is clear!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Swindon SN6 7NA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Could you please provide brief details of your relevant experience as a supervisor in the manufacturing/production sector?
- Please list any relevant qualifications you possess (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Manufacturing, IOSH Managing Safely, Six Sigma certification, COSHH awareness certificate).
- Do you have any experience or training related to ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)? If so, please specify.
- Should your application be successful, what notice period would you be required to give?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- supervisory: 2 years (preferred)
- leadership and team management: 2 years (preferred)
- production processes and planning: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- NEBOSH/IOSH qualification (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
