Dandy

Director of Manufacturing, Indianapolis

USA - Indianapolis IN · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 60 days ago

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About the role

You will be responsible for ensuring that orders are fabricated at the highest quality standards, meet customer deadlines, and achieve company-set financial targets.

Own the site's overall performance, including the successful development and production of new SKUs.
Set targets, drive execution, and hold the team accountable for meeting deadlines, quality standards, and hiring targets.
Manage labor and operating costs in alignment with budgets & strategic plans.
Drive standardization and scale-up initiatives to meet growing volume demands.
Lead new product integration:
Partner with R&D to ensure seamless implementation of new processes for innovative products.
Develop strategies for scaling production volumes while maintaining quality and efficiency.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one.

10+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably currently holding a similar role in a manufacturing environment or having increasing management responsibility.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field from an accredited four-year institution.
Strong operational experience with scaling production processes and implementing new manufacturing workflows.
Experience collaborating with R&D or equivalent technical teams to integrate product innovations into operations.
Proven analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
MBA or advanced degree.
Experience in insourcing or transitioning manufacturing processes.
Possess working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques including: Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Visual Management and JIT Lean manufacturing.
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Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry-an industry worth over $400B.
Backed by some of the world's leading venture capital firms, we're on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice through technology.
For full-time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate.
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.

Coach and develop existing experts in the dental lab industry into leaders who will build and manage high performing teams.
Mentor and lead direct reports. Create a culture of regular coaching and professional development.
Work with Human Resources to continuously onboard, motivate, and develop employees in the most efficient & effective ways.
Motivate front line employees to see the big picture and provide daily feedback to guide them toward enabling the company's vision.
We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals.

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