What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Manufacturing (Dallas, TX) position at Dandy?
Dandy is transforming the massive ($200B) but antiquated dental industry. Backed by some of the world's leading venture capital investors, we are on an ambitious mission to integrate and simplify every function of the dental practice through technology. By building the operating system for every dental office in America, Dandy is empowering dentists with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practice, their people, and their patients.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Director of Manufacturing to oversee the end-to-end processes associated with manufacturing dental restorations (e.g., dentures, night guards), lead various cross-functional initiatives, ensure optimal use of equipment, and enforce quality & safety adherence. This role involves driving the development and scaling of new SKUs, which includes managing novel manufacturing processes in close partnership with our R&D department, as well as transitioning production from third-party providers to our state-of-the-art, digital-only facility.
You will manage a team of 150 technicians with varying levels of dental experience and have access to the latest technology to build out your team and drive optimization of both existing and new processes. You will be responsible for ensuring that orders are fabricated at the highest quality standards, meet customer deadlines, and achieve company-set financial targets. If you're looking to disrupt an industry's status quo, develop innovative manufacturing practices, and develop a team with aggressive growth targets, this is the right place for you!
What You'll Do
- Drive results :
Own the site's overall performance, including the successful development and production of new SKUs.
Partner with R&D to ensure seamless implementation of new processes for innovative products.
Translate business goals from the Head of Manufacturing into actionable plans.
Coach and develop existing experts in the dental lab industry into leaders who will build and manage high performing teams
What We're Looking For
Proficient with Excel or similar
Bonus Points For
For full time positions, we offer a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits including healthcare, dental, parental planning, mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
Dandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will move at Dandy speed and do everything in our power to meet your needs.
