Site Lead

Smiths Detection's threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, is a global leader in security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. We have 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of safety and security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Smiths Detection is setting up a new Service Depot in Dublin and we're looking for an experienced and motivated Site Lead to take the helm. You'll be responsible for shaping operations from the ground up, leading a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring world-class standards in part repair, safety, and service performance. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new facility and create lasting impact across our European service network.

• Lead all operations at the EU service depot, from setup to daily management.
• Oversee a diverse team across technical and administrative functions.
• Ensure service level agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and monthly reporting targets are met.
• Manage staff schedules, priorities, and cross-training initiatives for seamless coverage.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, export control, and radiation protection policies — acting as Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) and onsite Safety Supervisor.
• Track and analyse repair cycles, repeat returns, and implement improvements in quality and turnaround.
• Manage depot budget (P&L) and inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and cost control.
• Maintain and update test fixtures and tools for high-quality repairs.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of depot staff.
• Provide data-driven insights through monthly management reviews and continuous improvement reporting.
• Ensure all certifications (e.g. forklift, hazmat) are acquired and kept up to date.

• Proven leadership experience in a service, repair, or logistics environment.
• Strong understanding of repair operations, inventory management, and team supervision.
• Experience managing budgets, service metrics, and operational KPIs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and use specialised systems.
• Knowledge of or willingness to be trained in RPS, hazmat handling, and other site-specific safety roles.
• A collaborative and decisive leadership style, committed to driving performance and continuous improvement.

With colleagues across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Network, and Neurodiversity.

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of outstanding activities, people, and projects that help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Supply Chain
• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing