Department Manager, Manufacturing (TX)
Dandy
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About the opportunity
Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated $400B dental industry by simplifying and modernizing every function of the dental practice through technology.
We are building the operating system for dental offices globally, empowering clinicians and their teams with technology, innovation, and world-class support.
We are seeking a Manufacturing Department Manager to join our rapidly growing venture-backed company.
In this role, you will oversee production workflows, equipment, team members, and quality across our 5 product lines in a state-of-the-art Manufacturing Facility in Carrollton, TX.
Key responsibilities
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve workflows and processes for optimal efficiency, cost reduction, and scalability.
- Outline, track, and report on key performance indicators to drive accountability and informed decision-making to help the facility reach new levels.
- Quickly troubleshoot and solve people, process, and technology issues as you operate within a large-scale, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Monitor and enforce adherence to strict manufacturing quality standards, including equipment maintenance and repair, and roll up your sleeves to lead by example.
- Lead, scale, and continuously train a team of 40+ technicians executing daily operational tasks across 3D printing, milling, finishing, injection processing, and assembly.
- Work with other teams, including Materials, Facilities, and Quality, to proactively identify and address high-priority improvement opportunities.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience managing a department or large team in a manufacturing environment, ideally in complex or ambiguous settings.
- Ability to be full-time onsite in Carrollton, TX.
- Proven track record of improving KPIs at a team and/or department level.
- Comfortable performing data analysis and making decisions based on results, and reporting on performance metrics during recurring business meetings.
- High level of comfort with digital tools and technology, very high attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
- Strong self-motivation, self-direction, change management, stakeholder management, and excellent communication skills.
Nice to have
- Previously built and/or led departments in a manufacturing environment, including operational infrastructure such as inventory management systems and written SOPs.
- Experience scaling teams and operations in high-growth environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, and/or Manufacturing Engineering.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and mental health support.
- Parental planning resources.
- Retirement savings options.
- Generous paid time off.
Req ID
- Location: Carrollton, TX (Full-time on-site)
- Operations: 24/5 operation across 3 shifts
About the company
Dandy is backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital firms and is on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize the dental industry through technology.
We empower clinicians and their teams with world-class support and innovation to achieve more for their practices, people, and patients.
Additional information
Visit Dandy Careers at https://www.meetdandy.com/careers/ for more information.
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Key details from the source
- You will manage a team of 100+ technicians and 7 direct reports across 3 shifts in a 24/5 operation, ensuring that orders are fabricated at the highest quality standards while meeting customer deadlines. You will report directly to the facility’s Director of Manufacturing.
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