Production Shift Supervisor

Production Shift Supervisor 

Hours of Work: 41h average

Week 1 Monday 06.00-14.30 Tuesday-Friday 06.20-14.30
Week 2 Monday to Friday 14.20-22.30

Flexibility is required to support business needs, including cover for holidays, sickness, and alternative shifts as required.

• Competitive Salary & Great Benefits Package
• Employer Contribution Company Pension
• Life Insurance
• Holiday Club - Discounted Holiday Rates/Breaks
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP Access

Prima Cheese is a leading award winning, multi-site cheese processing company. Operating within the B2B markets domestically and Internationally with an outstanding reputation for quality, consistency, and service. Committed to delivering success and excellence to both our customer and teams in a respectful, inclusive and supportive working environment.

With a proud 28-year heritage and continuous expansion this is a fantastic opportunity to join us in our exciting journey.

We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to join our well-established team at our headquarters in Seaham, County Durham.

The Production Shift Supervisor is a pivotal position responsible for managing all production activities and resources on shift. You will be expected to lead by example, demonstrating high standards in safety, hygiene, attendance, behaviour, and teamwork, while driving operational performance and supporting a positive and inclusive culture.

This role blends hands-on operational management with people management, making it ideal for someone who thrives on challenge, continuous improvement, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

Operational 

• Supervise all manufacturing activities, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency across lines.
• Monitor and manage shift KPIs, including output, downtime, waste, and labour usage.
• Ensure all production schedules are completed on time and to the highest quality and safety standards.
• Support and maintain strict compliance with HACCP, BRCGS, health & safety, and hygiene procedures.
• Support and oversee scrape-down and clean-down activities, working closely with the Hygiene Coordinator and Hygiene team to ensure standards are met efficiently.
• Communicate shift performance, challenges, and solutions clearly during handovers.
• Work closely with Engineering to support planned and unplanned maintenance activities, minimising downtime and ensuring safe, efficient production.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement projects focusing on waste reduction, line efficiency, and process control.

People Management

• Directly supervise Production Operatives and Line Technicians on shift, ensuring standards, performance, and behaviours align with company expectations.
• Develop a high-performing team culture with clear expectations and positive reinforcement.
• Actively promote inclusion, respect, and well-being among all staff.
• Handle team management duties such as resource planning, holiday approval, absence management, and performance conversations.
• Escalate disciplinary and grievance matters appropriately, support and participate in investigations as required, and act in line with company procedures.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Conduct return-to-work discussions following absence in line with company procedures and record outcomes appropriately.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in production supervision, must have experience working within a food or FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operations, including planning, OEE, quality systems, and Health & Safety and compliance standards.
• Understand and deliver against agreed run rates, production targets, and KPIs, taking corrective action where performance is at risk.
• Confident communicator and people leader with the ability to influence, coach, and support others.
• High attention to detail, excellent organisation, and a calm, solutions-focused mindset.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, multicultural environment and promoting an inclusive culture.
• IT literacy (e.g. Excel, production systems) and the ability to maintain and analyse reports.

Training & Development Requirements

We are committed to ensuring full support and training, the successful applicant must be willing to undertake:

• IOSH Managing Safely

• Level 3 Food Safety Training if not already held.
• In-house people management training, aligned with our company values and management expectations.
• If not already held, accredited external training in people management, delivered by a recognised provider.

Completion of these training programmes is mandatory and forms part of your success in the role.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive, inclusive culture where your voice is heard.
• Be part of a company that champions both operational excellence and people development.
• Enjoy competitive pay and a benefits package that recognises your contribution.

Sound like you?

If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and deliver results, apply today and start your journey with us.

Closing Date 6^th February 2026