SITE OPERATIONS MANAGER

Catalis Dental Lab Partners; Swisher (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Midwest Dental Arts seeks a Site Operations Manager to lead Sarasota, FL operations, overseeing production, engineering, supply chain, and quality. You will build and mentor high-performing teams, scale processes, and drive responsible growth in a fast-paced dental lab environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a track record of improving efficiency while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and safety.

Qualifications

• Operations/Business Management education or related discipline required.
• Dental industry leadership experience preferred, with focus on quality and compliance.
• Experience leading teams in regulated environments and driving cost/quality efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Sarasota, FL site, ensuring production, administrative, communication, and quality objectives are met.
• Build and mentor a high-performing operations team within the lab environment, fostering accountability, safety, and excellence.
• Develop and execute plans to scale operations effectively to support growth.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost, quality and efficiency.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance of site operations.
• Represent the company in interactions with local stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and vendors.

Skills

People leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Operations/Business Management

Job description

Site Operations ManagerCompany OverviewMidwest Dental Arts is a full-service dental laboratory that has been delivering exceptional restorations and outstanding customer service since 1996. Founded in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, we have grown to four locations while maintaining our commitment to fabricating all restorations in the United States with no overseas outsourcing. As a leader in implant and restorative dentistry, we specialize in custom abutments, full-arch zirconia, acrylic restorations, and supra-structure hybrid solutions. Our skilled technicians leverage advanced technology, craftsmanship, and attention to detail to produce high-quality restorations that support excellent patient outcomes. At Midwest Dental Arts, we are passionate about innovation, collaboration, and service excellence, partnering with dental professionals nationwide to help create confident, healthy smiles. Joining our team means becoming part of an organization dedicated to quality, continuous improvement, and making a meaningful impact—one smile at a time.Position SummaryThe Site Operations Manager at Midwest Dental Arts will lead and scale the Sarasota facility’s day-to-day operations, overseeing production, engineering, supply chain, and quality to support the company’s growth and commitment to excellence. This role requires a strong, hands-on leader with deep experience in people leadership and driving operational efficiency. Here you will build and manage high-performing teams and ensure compliance in a fast-paced, innovative dental lab environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic and operational leadership for the Sarasota, FL site, ensuring all production, administrative, communication, and quality objectives are met.Collaborate closely with the company leaders to gain a deep understanding of the dental industry and integrate their vision into site operations.Build and mentor a high-performing operations team within the lab environment, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence.Develop and execute plans to scale operations effectively, supporting the company’s growth trajectory.Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost, quality and efficiencyPartner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product design, manufacturing, and delivery processes.Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance of site operations.Represent the company in interactions with local stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and vendors.Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory standards.Qualifications & RequirementsOperations/Business Management Education, or a related discipline. Years of working experience will be considered in lieu of educationDental Industry Leadership preferred. (Office management, lab management, regional management)Proven experience managing teams, preferably within dental industry, medical devices, dental products or regulated environment with a focus on quality and complianceAbility to coach and troubleshoot escalated situations, including team moral building, employee development, and customer satisfactionExceptional leadership, communication and problem-solving skillsCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive Pay with additional bonus potentialBenefits including Medical, dental, vision, Life401k with company matchPaid Time off (PTO) plus paid holidaysOngoing training and professional development opportunitiesMidwest Dental Arts is an affiliate company of Catalis Dental Lab Partners. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity and the other Brands under the Catalis Network, you can find us at catalislabs.com. At Midwest Dental Arts, you are not just joining a Team, you are joining a family, Let’s start building some smiles together.Midwest Dental Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.