Senior Dental Lab Manager — Denture Fabrication & Team Lead

Colonial Group; Mountlake Terrace (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Training provided

On-site laboratory

Job summary

Affordable Care, LLC is seeking a Dental Laboratory Manager to lead a high-performing team in our on-site denture lab. The role combines advanced denture fabrication expertise with laboratory operations, quality assurance, and production oversight.

You will mentor technicians, manage workflows, and support the Laboratory Director in daily operations and continuous improvements. The position offers a Monday–Friday day shift in a hands-on leadership capacity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Extensive experience as a Dental Laboratory Technician fabricating full and partial dentures.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to complete a hands-on bench assessment.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and dental laboratory safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor Dental Laboratory Technicians to ensure quality and productivity.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and technician development.
• Coordinate daily laboratory workflow to meet production goals and turnaround times.
• Maintain OSHA compliance and quality control procedures.
• Cross-train team members across laboratory functions to improve efficiency.
• Support the Laboratory Director with daily operations and process improvements.
• Fabricate full and partial dentures from start to finish.
• Set denture teeth for function, fit, and aesthetics.
• Perform waxing, processing, finishing, polishing, and final inspections.
• Bend wire for removable partial dentures.
• Complete denture relines, repairs, occlusal rims, and custom trays.
• Troubleshoot complex cases and provide guidance to staff.

Skills

Leadership

Workflow management

Denture fabrication

Quality assurance

Production scheduling

Troubleshooting

Hand-eye coordination

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Fast-paced production

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Affordable Care, LLC is seeking a Dental Laboratory Manager to lead a high-performing team in our on-site denture lab. The role combines advanced denture fabrication expertise with laboratory operations, quality assurance, and production oversight.

You will mentor technicians, manage workflows, and support the Laboratory Director in daily operations and continuous improvements. The position offers a Monday–Friday day shift in a hands-on leadership capacity.