JOB NEWS: Prima Cheese in Seaham is hiring a Shift Supervisor to work on a Full-time basis
• Production Shift Supervisor
• Employer: Prima Cheese
• Location: Seaham, County Durham
• Hours: 41 hours average per week (2-week rotating shift pattern)
• Salary: Competitive
• Shift Pattern:
• Week 1: Monday 06:00–14:30, Tuesday–Friday 06:20–14:30
• Week 2: Monday–Friday 14:20–22:30
• Flexibility required to support business needs, including holiday and sickness cover
• Role Overview:
• Responsible for managing all production activities and resources on shift
• Leading by example across safety, hygiene, attendance, behaviour, and teamwork
• Driving operational performance while supporting a positive and inclusive culture
• Combining hands-on operational management with people leadership
• Key Responsibilities – Operational:
• Supervising all manufacturing activities to ensure efficiency and performance
• Monitoring shift KPIs including output, downtime, waste, and labour usage
• Ensuring production schedules are completed on time and to required quality standards
• Maintaining compliance with HACCP, BRCGS, Health & Safety, and hygiene requirements
• Overseeing scrape-down and clean-down activities with the Hygiene team
• Working closely with Engineering to minimise downtime and support maintenance
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction and efficiency
• Communicating shift performance and issues clearly during handovers
• Key Responsibilities – People Management:
• Supervising Production Operatives and Line Technicians on shift
• Developing a high-performing, respectful, and inclusive team culture
• Managing resourcing, holidays, absence, and performance discussions
• Supporting disciplinary and grievance processes in line with company procedures
• Assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members
• Conducting return-to-work discussions following absence
• Training & Development:
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Level 3 Food Safety (if not already held)
• In-house people management training aligned with company values
• Accredited external people management training where required
• Benefits:
• Competitive pay
• Employer contribution company pension
• Life insurance
• Holiday Club with discounted breaks
• Employee benefits platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 GP access
• Additional Information:
• Award-winning, multi-site food manufacturer with a 28-year heritage
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Strong focus on development and progression
• Closing Date: 6 February 2026
• Apply: To apply please see the official job vacancy page here.
