Dental Lab Manager

tggaccounting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Future equity

Growth opportunity

Established client base

Job summary

The Dental Laboratory Manager position in Glendale, CA is a hands-on leadership role overseeing the full laboratory operation, including intake, design coordination, production, QC, and delivery. You will lead a small team, implement systems and workflows, and drive efficiency to enable future growth.

This role suits someone who has grown through the dental laboratory industry and seeks ownership with long-term potential, with a focus on doctor communication and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in dental laboratory operations or management.
• Deep understanding of lab workflows from intake to delivery.
• Experience leading a small team and improving efficiency.
• Strong communication with doctors and dental offices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all lab operations from case intake to final delivery.
• Lead and develop a small team and implement workflows.
• Improve processes to support growth and future scale.

Skills

Lab management

Team leadership

Process optimization

Doctor communication

Digital dentistry workflows

iTero / 3Shape knowledge

Job description

Dental Laboratory Manager

Glendale, CA (Onsite)

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 Base + Profit Sharing + Future Equity Opportunity

Ready to Run and Grow a Dental Lab?

An established dental organization that has already built the foundation for a successful laboratory operation, including existing staff, equipment, technology, and a built-in client base is seeking a hands-on Dental Laboratory Manager to take ownership of the lab, improve processes, develop the team, and help grow the operation into something much larger. This is a unique opportunity for someone who understands dental laboratory operations from start to finish and wants the chance to make a direct impact on the future of the business.

Position Overview

As the Dental Laboratory Manager, you will oversee the entire laboratory operation, from case intake and design coordination through production, quality control, doctor communication, and final delivery. You'll lead a small team, implement systems and workflows, improve efficiency, and help establish the structure needed to support future growth.

This role is ideal for someone who has grown through the dental laboratory industry and is looking for an opportunity to take ownership of an operation with significant long-term potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dental laboratory experience
• Strong understanding of dental laboratory operations from A-Z
• Experience managing workflow, quality, scheduling, and production
• Ability to communicate effectively with doctors and dental offices
• Leadership experience or demonstrated ability to lead others
• Strong knowledge of digital dental workflows
• Experience with iTero and/or 3Shape systems
• Ability to establish processes and improve operational efficiency

Compensation & Perks

• $80,000-$100,000 base salary
• Profit-sharing opportunity
• Potential equity participation opportunity in the future
• Opportunity to help build and grow a dental laboratory business
• Stable, existing client base and operational infrastructure already in place