Dental Lab Production Lead: CDT Certification Path

PRI Enterprises; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PRI Dental Lab in the United States is seeking a senior operations leader to manage production, direct staff, and optimize cost and quality. The role requires CDT certification or 5+ years in a dental lab and the ability to pursue CDT within a year.

You will coordinate with the Industry Manager and liaise with customers to report job status and ensure regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include supervising inmate and staff, budgeting influence, and maintaining inventory control while

Qualifications

• CDT certified or 5+ years in a dental lab.
• Experience in management or supervisory roles.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM and dental fabrication.
• Strong communication and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Industry under the Dental Industry Manager, following policies, laws, and NBC standards.
• Achieve organization goals and ensure safe, profitable, productive operation.
• Review operations, implement changes, participate in budgeting, oversee maintenance and security.
• Supervise staff, delegate tasks, and ensure timely production.
• Interface with FDC Administration and audits; ensure compliance.
• Interface with corporate staff and external stakeholders as directed.
• Communicate with customers and provide updates on job statuses.
• Manage raw material quality, direct material cost, and consumables.
• Ensure Just in Time inventory to optimize total inventory value.
• Draft Industry policies, SOPs, and best practices.
• Conduct staff and inmate performance reviews; payroll approvals.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Industry Manager.

Skills

Managerial experience

Leadership

CAD/CAM software

Removable and fixed fabrication

Communication skills

Team supervision

Education

CDT certification or 5+ yrs

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

PRI Dental Lab in the United States is seeking a senior operations leader to manage production, direct staff, and optimize cost and quality. The role requires CDT certification or 5+ years in a dental lab and the ability to pursue CDT within a year.

You will coordinate with the Industry Manager and liaise with customers to report job status and ensure regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include supervising inmate and staff, budgeting influence, and maintaining inventory control while