Director Of Manufacturing (Dallas, Tx)

About 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 join our rapidly growing venture-backed company. The Director of Manufacturing for our Dallas location will oversee end-to-end processes associated with manufacturing dental restorations (e.g., crown & bridge, implants, dentures, night guards), lead various cross-functional initiatives, ensure optimal use of equipment, and enforce quality & safety adherence. In this role, you will build and manage a team of 150+ technicians with varying levels of dental experience in a state-of-the-art and digital-only facility. This facility is currently being constructed and will be brand new, giving you access to the latest technology to build out your team and drive optimization of existing processes. You will be responsible for ensuring that orders are fabricated at the highest quality standards per customer deadlines and meet company-set financial targets. If you’re looking to disrupt the dental lab industry status quo and build your own team with aggressive growth targets, this is the right place for you!

What You'll Do

• Provide information to various personnel in a timely manner, including daily/weekly/monthly reporting requirements and other ad hoc information requests
• Tackle change by leading with the why and inspiring buy-in & action at all levels
• Drive results:
• Build the team:
• Take full responsibility for communicating business priorities to the team
• Adapt to challenges:
• Set targets, drive execution, and hold the team accountable for individual & facility results
• Mentor and lead direct reports. Create a culture of regular coaching and professional development
• See problems as opportunities; Be open to new ideas and ways of doing things
• Set the strategy and vision for the team you will build from the ground up
• Drive standardization in alignment with broader organizational goals
• Take direction and goals from Head of Manufacturing and translate them into actions
• Motivate front line employees to see the big picture and provide daily feedback to guide them toward enabling the company’s vision
• Manage labor and operating costs in accordance with budgets & strategic plans
• Understand and own the site’s performance
• Solicit feedback across multiple stakeholders internally and externally in order to understand improvement areas
• Hire 150+ employees to create a world-class dental lab facility across Crown and Bridge, Implants, Milling, 3D Printing, Training, QC, Facilities Management, Finance, and more
• Leverage first-principle thinking to identify creative solutions that address complex challenges
• Allocate resources as needed based on business priorities and OKRs
• Remove barriers so the team can execute against goals under tight timelines
• Coach and develop existing experts in the dental lab industry into leaders who will build and manage high performing teams
• Work with Human Resources to continuously onboard, motivate, and develop employees in the most efficient & effective ways

What We're Looking For

• Proven analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
• Is coachable - regularly solicits feedback from teammates above, below, and adjacent, and demonstrates agility by making clear behavioral changes
• Excellent people manager who can motivate and create a positive employee experienceEnergizing leader who elevates the thinking and output of everyone around them
• Ability to be onsite at the facility daily Mon-Fri
• Strong operational experience with the ability to establish and measure KPIs
• Relentless drive for excellence and ability to create a culture that values high performance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• 10-15 years of manufacturing experience, preferably currently having same role (Director of Operations) in a manufacturing company OR increasing management responsibility in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient with Excel or similar

Bonus Points For

• Outstanding professional references to share
• Technical Degree (Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.)
• Possess working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques including: Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Visual Management and JIT Lean manufacturing
• APICS, CQE, Six sigma or Continuous Improvement credentials preferred

In addition, Dandy offers 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 and celebrate authenticity. 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.