Operations Supervisor

Job Title:	Operations Supervisor
Job ID:	59808969
Job published:	Wednesday April 29, 2026
Job Type:	Permanent
Employment type:	Full-time
Industry:	IT Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain
Expertise:	Data Center
Salary Type:	annual
Location:	Ireland

Job Description

Operations Supervisor  – Datacentre Operations

Salary: Upto €50,000 
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Dublin 11
Onsite: 5 days a week (Mon – Fri)
Hours: 40-hour week (8:00am – 4:30pm)

Role Overview:
We are hiring an Operations Supervisor to oversee IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and Storage Media Reconciliation (SMR) operations within a high-compliance environment. The role covers end-to-end operational control including asset processing, secure data destruction, inventory reconciliation, and chain-of-custody management, ensuring full asset traceability, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily operations including reprogramming, packing, shredding, and finished goods handling
• Lead and develop operational teams, ensuring performance and coverage
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, WEEE Directive, and internal audit requirements
• Maintain strict chain-of-custody controls for all data-bearing devices (HDDs, SSDs, tapes, etc.)
• Oversee secure data destruction (e.g. NIST 800-88 compliant processes)
• Manage inventory reconciliation and ensure 100% asset traceability
• Review operational reports and system data to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Conduct cycle counts and maintain inventory accuracy targets
• Track KPIs, SLAs, and operational quality metrics
• Support logistics coordination and third-party/vendor performance management
• Lead daily/weekly operational reviews and KPI meetings
• Ensure SOP compliance, audit readiness, and accurate reporting
• Drive continuous improvement (Lean / Six Sigma methodologies)
• Support SHEQ initiatives including safety, risk assessments, and incident reporting

Required Skills:

• 3–5 years’ experience in logistics, ITAD, industrial, data centre, or similar environments
• 2+ years’ supervisory/team leadership experience
• Strong understanding of IT asset lifecycle and storage media handling
• Experience with asset tracking/WMS systems (e.g. Vadis or equivalent)
• Strong GDPR and data protection knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail, reporting, and reconciliation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills
• Lean / Six Sigma exposure is an advantage
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment