Dental Laboratory Manager

Talent Edge Recruiting; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Equity potential

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks a hands-on Dental Laboratory Manager to own the lab, improve processes, develop the team, and help grow the operation into something much larger. You will oversee from intake to final delivery, lead a small team, and implement systems to support long-term growth.

The role requires 5+ years in a dental laboratory, strong process knowledge, and experience with digital workflows including iTero/3Shape.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire laboratory operation from case intake to final delivery.
• Lead a small team, implement systems and workflows, and improve efficiency.
• Help establish structure to support future growth.

Skills

Dental lab experience

Lab operations

Workflow management

Doctor communication

Leadership

Digital workflows

iTero/3Shape

Job description

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
• 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