Department Manager - 3D Printing & Removables

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Carrollton, TX
90K-120K Annually
Senior level
Computer Vision • Healthtech • Information Technology • Logistics • Machine Learning • Software • Manufacturing
Dandy uses cutting-edge tech to empower dentists to give their patients a smile they’re proud of.
The Role
The Department Manager will oversee 3D printing workflows, manage a team of 25 technicians, and ensure high-quality production standards. Responsibilities include optimizing processes, tracking performance metrics, resolving operational issues, and collaborating with other departments. The role requires extensive experience in manufacturing environments, particularly in 3D printing and dental practices.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Department Manager, 3D Printing and Removables

We are looking for a Department Manager - 3D Printing & Removables to join our rapidly growing venture-backed company. The Department Manager - 3D Printing & Removables will oversee the printing department’s workflows, equipment, team members, and quality. This role will span multiple functions, taking a cutting edge digital partial workflow from research and development to full production. In this role, you will manage a team of 25+ 3D printing, nesting, and removables technicians in a state of the art and digital-only facility in Dallas, TX. You will be responsible for ensuring that orders are fabricated at the highest quality standards per customer deadlines. If you’re looking to disrupt the dental lab industry status quo and take lead in building and scaling a “Gold Standard 3D Printing & Removables Department” per aggressive growth targets, this is the right place for you!

What You'll Do

  • Scale: Continuously seek opportunities to improve workflows and processes for optimal efficiency and scalability

  • Data-Driven Optimization: Outline, track, and report on key performance indicators to drive accountability and informed decision-making to help the facility reach new levels

  • Problem Solve: Quickly troubleshoot and solve people, process, and technology issues as you operate within large scale and fast paced dental lab

  • Quality Adherence: Monitor and enforce adherence to strict manufacturing quality standards (e.g., equipment maintenance and repair) and roll up your sleeves to lead by example where needed. High quality is key to efficient scalability!

  • Inventory Monitoring: Develop and optimize workflows to ensure your department properly tracks key inventory (e.g., resins, PPE) and re-supplies as needed

  • Lead: Lead, scale, and continuously train a team of 25+ technicians as they execute daily operational tasks

  • Collaborate: Work with other teams to proactively identify and address high priority improvement opportunities

  • Report directly to the facility’s Director of Manufacturing

What We're Looking For

  • 7+ years of experience managing a department in a manufacturing environment, preferably related to dental and/or 3D Printing, OR 2+ years (post-grad) of consulting experience specializing in manufacturing or service operations

  • Ability to be full-time onsite in Dallas location Mon-Fri

  • Proven track record of improving KPIs at a team and/or department level

  • Comfortable performing data analysis and making decisions based on the results

  • Experience reporting on performance metrics during recurring business meetings

  • Passion for breaking down complex problems into smaller manageable steps in order to help team members effectively work through the ambiguity

  • High level of comfort with digital tools and technology

  • Very high attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Team player attitude and willingness to help others to help the team exceed expectations

  • Natural curiosity and ability to learn new concepts, tools, and workflows quickly

  • Strong self-motivation, self-direction, and ability to work with multiple stakeholders to push improvement initiatives to completion

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Bonus Points For

  • Previously built and/or led departments in a manufacturing environment, including the operational infrastructure (e.g., inventory management software, written SOPs)
    Previous manufacturing experience with partials

  • Recognized Graduate, CDT or higher certification

  • Built and/or led a CAD / CAM production environment using 10+ 3D printers before

  • Worked specifically with Carbon printers and nesting software

  • Experience nesting and printing a wide array of products including models, night guards, and dentures

  • Outstanding professional references to share

  • Relentlessly positive attitude, strong sense of humor, and the ability to have fun at work

REQ ID: J-72

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.

Compensation Range: $90K - $120K

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
900 Employees
Remote Workplace
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

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, tools, and world-class support to achieve more for their practice, their people, and their patients.

Why Work With Us

We are a team-first culture that ensures every employee has the opportunity to grow and learn. Dandy is remote-friendly, and our employees are provided with regular professional development opportunities, working closely with team members to achieve their full potential. We truly believe that failure is not a setback, but an opportunity.

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Employees work remotely.

At Dandy, we embrace work flexibility. Whether you choose to work in-office or remotely, we're united through purpose. For employees interested in meaningful in-person interactions, we host team on-sites, social gatherings and coworking meet-ups.

Typical time on-site: None
HQNew York, NY
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