Director of Production | Dental Digital Transformation Leader

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus + Full Benefits + Relocation The Mission We aren’t just a dental lab; we are a technology-driven manufacturing powerhouse. We are currently navigating a high-stakes transition from traditional analog workflows to an end-to-end automated, AI-integrated digital ecosystem. As the Director of Production, you will be the architect of this operational evolution, scaling our Chicago facility to set a new global standard for quality, speed, and efficiency.

The Role: "The Operational Anchor"While our Director of Technology designs the future roadmap, you make it a reality on the production floor. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team—including Production Managers, CAD/CAM Leads, and Department Heads—to ensure every case, from routine crowns to complex full-arch implants, is delivered with surgical precision. Core Impact Areas Operational Excellence: Own the P&L for production. You will drive throughput, optimize labor models, and strategically manage the balance between in-house fabrication and outsourced specialized work. Digital Adoption & Scaling: Partner with the Tech team to bridge the gap between "innovation" and "execution." You turn experimental software and 3D printing hardware into stabilized, high-yield production realities. Quality & Lean Culture: Champion a "Safety-First" environment. You will implement Lean/6$\sigma$ methodologies, oversee the Quality Management System (QMS), and use data to drive down remake rates. Talent Architecture: Lead the charge in upskilling a traditional workforce into a digital-first team. You will oversee internal training programs and manage our remote school-based lab pipeline to ensure a steady flow of elite talent. The Technical Arsenal Design/CAD:High-level standards forexocadand 3 Shapeworkflows. Manufacturing: Oversight of dental mills, sintering furnaces, andSLA/DLP 3D printers. Systems: Utilization ofERP/MESfor real-time WIP tracking andBI toolsfor KPI visualization.

Experience: 8+ years leading multi-line operations in precision manufacturing (Dental, Med Device, or high-tech CNC).Digital Mastery: You have a proven track record of running (not just observing) digital production lines, including nesting, milling, and curing. Lean Mindset: You speak the language ofKPIs, OEE, and Takt time. You don’t just identify bottlenecks; you re-engineer the process to eliminate them. Change Leadership: You have the "soft skills" and emotional intelligence required to lead a team through significant organizational and technological change.