Dental Removable Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Us: dental laboratory specializing in the design and production of high-quality removable prosthetic solutions for dental practices. The laboratory maintains rigorous quality standards and emphasizes reliable, on-time delivery of complete prostheses.

Position summary: The Dental Removable Manager is responsible for overseeing daily production and quality assurance for the Removable department, ensuring efficient workflow, on-time case completion, and adherence to clinical specifications and laboratory standards.

• Manage day-to-day production activities across all removable prosthetic processes to meet scheduled due dates and production targets.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce in-process quality assurance standards for the Removable department.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and provide performance feedback to removable technicians to maintain technical proficiency and quality expectations.
• Oversee scheduling and production controls using the laboratory computer system; prioritize work to align with clinicians’ due dates and departmental objectives.
• Accurately read and apply prescription instructions; interpret and implement treating clinicians’ preferences into production workflows.
• Assist teams in achieving daily production goals and departmental sales or throughput objectives.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve production or quality issues using effective problem-solving and corrective actions; document corrective measures and outcomes.
• Maintain clear written and verbal communication with technicians, clinical stakeholders, and other departments regarding case status, priorities, and quality requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned to support laboratory operations.

• Minimum 5 years of dental laboratory experience within the Removable department with start-to-finish proficiency in removable prosthetics.
• Clear understanding of removable process flow, including morphology and functional design principles.
• Demonstrated ability to control in-process quality and accurately interpret clinical prescriptions and doctor preferences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills; ability to adapt to changing production demands.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience in a dental laboratory environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory computer systems for scheduling and production controls is preferred.

• Competitive compensation and standard employee benefits; specifics vary by role and location.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and professional development related to removable prosthetics and laboratory management.
• Work environment focused on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.