A Technical Manager or Director manages all technical matters relating to a company's information technology, ensuring the technology meets technical requirements. Oversees equipment such as servers and network equipment. Implements hardware standardization, manages technology support teams. Implements compliance documentation and ensures that there are technical procedures, documentations and standard policies in place.
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and technology-driven Dental Milling Center Manager to lead our production operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the complete digital workflow, ensuring maximum precision in prosthetic restorations, managing a technical team, and ensuring all operations meet the highest standards of quality and Florida state regulations.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Production Management:
Supervise and optimize the digital workflow (CAD/CAM) from file receipt to final milling and finishing.
Technical Excellence:
Ensure the calibration and preventive maintenance of 5-axis milling machines and peripherals. Perform immediate technical troubleshooting to minimize downtime. Quality Control (QC): Work with the quality department to implement and oversee rigorous part inspection protocols to ensure perfect margins and passive fit, keeping the remake rate to an absolute minimum.
Team Leadership:
Train, supervise, and motivate technical and operational staff. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency.
Inventory Management:
Monitor the inventory of materials to optimize costs and prevent shortages.
Client Relations:
Maintain fluid communication with customer service and partner dental laboratories and clinics, ensuring adherence to delivery timelines. Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities) Deep knowledge of CAD software (exocad and/or 3Shape), CAM software (MillBox, hyperDENT, SUM3D or equivalent), and operational experience with 5-axis milling machines. Experience with CNC machining, digital workflows, nesting strategies, tool management, and industrial dental 3D printing is highly desirable.
Material Science:
Expert understanding of zirconia, PMMA, wax, titanium, cobalt chrome, lithium disilicate, and other dental materials used in modern milling and additive manufacturing
Management Skills:
Proven ability to manage KPIs (productivity, waste, error rates) and report results to upper management.
Legal & Ethics:
Thorough knowledge of Florida dental laboratory laws and workplace safety protocols.
Languages:
Fluent English (written and spoken). Proficiency in Spanish is a valuable asset given the Florida market. Education/Experience Requirements Typically requires bachelors' degree in business administration and/or technical degree. A combination of education and related experience will be considered. Minimum of 5-8 years in dental laboratories with a focus on digital technology. Prior experience as a supervisor or manager is highly preferred Travel Requirements Up to 5% ZimVie is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants for employment and employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation, and separation, are considered without regard to race, color, religion, religious beliefs, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, gender/sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, lactation and breastfeeding), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status, protected veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. ZimVie generally does not sponsor applicant work visas for this position.
