General Operative Supervisor

Apleona GmbH; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Apleona is seeking a General Operative Supervisor for our Dublin 15 facility. The role involves overseeing daily GO services, supervising operatives, and ensuring adherence to SLAs, GMP, and safety standards. You will coordinate rosters, inductions, and training, while supporting the Site Lead with audits and reporting.

Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills are essential. The position follows a Monday–Friday pattern with day shifts and potential night shift flexibility as

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience within facilities, industrial, or pharmaceutical environments desirable.
• Good working knowledge of GMP standards and Health & Safety procedures.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.).
• Experience in scheduling and planning work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of GO services on site to ensure they meet SLAs and specifications.
• Supervise and support General Operatives, managing task allocation, monitoring performance, and ensuring productivity and quality.
• Assist the Site Lead with site inspections, audits, and reporting on service standards.
• Coordinate staff rosters, annual leave, and provide cover for absences as needed.
• Conduct staff inductions and ongoing training, ensuring adherence to procedures including GMP, RAMS, SPA’s and PPE.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Level 6 qualification or higher

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Outlook/Word)

Job description

At Apleona, We are always on the lookout for talented and dynamic individuals to join our team .We have an opening for a General Operative Supervisor at our facility in Dublin 15

Shift Pattern Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:30

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of GO services on site to ensure they meet agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and specifications.
• Supervise and support General Operatives, managing task allocation, monitoring performance, and ensuring high levels of productivity and quality.
• Assist the Site Lead with site inspections, audits, and reporting on service standards.
• Coordinate staff rosters, annual leave, and provide cover for absences as needed.
• Conduct staff inductions, ongoing training, and ensure all team members are familiar with relevant procedures, including Health & Safety, SOPs, and Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
• Maintain up-to-date training records and ensure team adherence to site-specific requirements.
• Enforce compliance with site safety procedures, including RAMS, SPA’s, and PPE requirements.
• Liaise with the Site Lead for recruitment needs and support the selection and onboarding of new GO staff.
• Foster a proactive, “own it” culture within the team with strong emphasis on communication, teamwork, and accountability.
• Ensure completion and accuracy of daily documentation, checklists, and compliance logs.
• Support ad hoc tasks or requests from the Site Lead to meet operational needs.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts (day/night) as required.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proven ability to motivate, lead, and support a diverse team.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Fair, consistent, and professional in all dealings with team members.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous supervisory experience within facilities, industrial, or pharmaceutical environments desirable.
• Good working knowledge of GMP standards and Health & Safety procedures.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.).
• Experience in scheduling and planning work effectively.
• Valid driving license.
• Level 6 qualification or higher is desirable but not essential

We look forward to your application !