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# Department Manager, Manufacturing (TX) at Dandy

- **Company:** [Dandy](https://feeny.ai/companies/dandy)
- **Location:** United States / Carrollton, TX
- **Compensation:** $95k–$112k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-23
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/dandy/df0e22a7-ac84-4440-8548-3bf155baf277/application

**Skills:** Manufacturing operations, 3D printing, Milling, Finishing, Injection processing, Assembly, Data analysis, KPI tracking, Digital tools, Inventory management systems, Written SOPs, Operational infrastructure

> Oversee production workflows, equipment, and quality across 5 product lines in a 24/5 manufacturing facility. Manage a team of 100+ technicians and 7 directs to ensure high-quality fabrication and meet customer deadlines while driving process improvements.

## Job description

Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry—an industry worth over $400B. Backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital firms, we’re on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice through technology. As we expand our reach globally, Dandy is building the operating system for dental offices around the world—empowering clinicians and their teams with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practices, their people, and their patients. We are looking for a Manufacturing Department Manager to join our rapidly growing venture-backed company. The Department Manager will oversee production workflows, equipment, team members, and quality across our 5 product lines in a state-of-the-art Manufacturing Facility in Carrollton, TX. In this role, you will manage a team of 100+ technicians and 7 directs across 3 shifts in a 24/5 operation. You will be responsible for ensuring that orders are fabricated at the highest quality standards while meeting customer deadlines. If you’re looking to disrupt the dental lab industry status quo, this is the right place for you!

## What You'll Do

- Continuously seek opportunities to improve workflows and processes for optimal efficiency, cost reduction, and scalability
- Outline, track, and report on key performance indicators to drive accountability and informed decision-making to help the facility reach new levels
- Quickly troubleshoot and solve people, process, and technology issues as you operate within a large-scale, fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Monitor and enforce adherence to strict manufacturing quality standards (including equipment maintenance and repair) and roll up your sleeves to lead by example where needed. High quality is key to efficient scalability!
- Lead, scale, and continuously train a team of 40+ technicians as they execute daily operational tasks across 3D printing, milling, finishing, injection processing, and assembly
- Work with other teams (Materials, Facilities, Quality, etc.) to proactively identify and address high-priority improvement opportunities
- Report directly to the facility’s Director of Manufacturing

## What We're Looking For

- 7+ years of experience managing a department or large team in a manufacturing environment, ideally in complex or ambiguous settings
- Ability to be full-time onsite in Carrollton, TX
- Proven track record of improving KPIs at a team and/or department level
- Comfortable performing data analysis and making decisions based on the results
- Experience reporting on performance metrics during recurring business meetings
- Passion for breaking down complex problems into smaller manageable steps to help team members effectively work through ambiguity
- High level of comfort with digital tools and technology
- Very high attention to detail and organizational skills
- Team player attitude and willingness to help others to help the team exceed expectations
- Natural curiosity and ability to learn new concepts, tools, and workflows quickly
- Strong self-motivation, self-direction, and ability to work with multiple stakeholders to push improvement initiatives to completion
- Excellent communication, change management, and stakeholder management skills
- Data-driven problem solver who can deliver results quickly (e.g., resolving complex issues in 3-5 days)

Bonus Points For

- Previously built and/or led departments in a manufacturing environment, including operational infrastructure (e.g., inventory management systems, written SOPs)
- Experience scaling teams and operations in high-growth environments
- Bachelors in Mechanical, Industrial and/or manufacturing engineering.

Req ID: J-1186 For full-time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off—ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work. Dandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will do everything we can to meet your needs. Visit [Dandy Careers](https://www.meetdandy.com/careers/) for more! Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you consent to Dandy collecting, storing, and processing your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with our [Privacy Policy](https://www.meetdandy.com/privacy-policy/) and GDPR regulations. You have the right to access, rectify, or request the deletion of your data at any time by contacting [Privacy Requests](https://www.meetdandy.com/privacy-requests/).

## About Dandy

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Dandy is a fully digital dental lab that provides AI-powered design, in-house manufacturing, and a free intraoral scanner to help dental practices streamline crowns, dentures, implants, aligners, and other restorations.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series D funding led by Greenoaks and General Catalyst)
- **Headquarters**: New York, NY, United States
- **Founded**: 2020
- **Founders**: Daniel Hanover (Co-Founder); other co-founders not publicly named

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Dental laboratory services / Digital dentistry / Healthcare technology
- **Target customers**: B2B – dental practices, DSOs (Dental Service Organizations), and multi-location practices
- **Mission**: “Transform the antiquated $400 B global dental industry” by integrating scanning, design, and manufacturing into a seamless digital workflow [meetdandy.com](https://www.meetdandy.com/)

## Products & Services
- **Crowns & Bridges** (zirconia, eMax, PFM, metal, gold): Digital scan-to-mill restorations with 5‑day turnaround.
- **Implants**: Digital implant readiness workflow, scan bodies, and custom abutments.
- **Dentures & Partials**: Two‑appointment digital denture workflow with real‑time technician feedback.
- **Clear Aligners & Retainers**: Custom clear aligners, clear retainers, and wire retainers.
- **Splints & Sleep Apnea Devices**: NTI night guards, mandibular advancement devices.
- **Chairside Software**: Proprietary software that guides scanning step‑by‑step and enables real‑time chat/video with technicians.
- **Free Intraoral Scanner**: “World’s smartest intraoral scanner” provided at no cost to Dandy customers.
- **AI-Powered Quality Control & Design Engine (DANTE™)**: Biomimetic AI that detects scan issues in real time and automates restoration design.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Revenue exceeded $100 M within the first two years of launch; over 2 million patients have received a Dandy product [meetdandy.com](https://www.meetdandy.com/)
- **Total Funding**: $4.3 M (Seed round, 2019) with subsequent Series B (led by Greenoaks), Series C (led by General Catalyst, Human Capital, Aug 2022), and Series D (led by Greenoaks and General Catalyst) – exact amounts not disclosed [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandyofficial)
- **Notable Investors**: Greenoaks, General Catalyst, Human Capital
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount: 1,132 employees (+62.9 % year-over-year) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandyofficial)
  - International presence: Operates in 30 countries including Egypt, Canada, Costa Rica, South Africa, and the UK
  - Acquired competitor Neem (dental clear aligner company)
  - 78 active job postings as of mid‑2026

## Competitive Advantages
- **Fully integrated digital workflow**: The only dental lab combining scanning, AI design, and in‑house manufacturing (including proprietary robotics and 3D printing).
- **Free hardware lock‑in**: Providing a free intraoral scanner reduces upfront cost for dentists and creates a sticky ecosystem.
- **AI‑driven quality and speed**: Biomimetic design engine (DANTE) and real‑time scan review reduce remakes and chair time.
- **Rapid scale**: Reached $100 M revenue in two years and continues to grow headcount by >60 % annually.

## Strategic Focus
- **International expansion**: Building out sales and customer success teams in Spain, UK, and other markets.
- **New verticals**: Hiring “Founding Account Executive (New Vertical)” suggests expansion beyond core restoration products.
- **AI & automation**: Continued investment in machine learning for design, robotics for manufacturing, and computer vision for quality control.
- **Enterprise‑scale**: Developing solutions for large DSOs and multi‑location practices (“Built for the practitioner. Engineered for the enterprise”).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & flexibility**: “Flexibility, built in” – Dandy offers remote‑first / hybrid work with tools and trust to work where productive [meetdandy.com](https://www.meetdandy.com/careers/).
- **Compensation**: Performance‑based bonuses and equity opportunities so employees share in company growth.
- **Engineering challenges**: Teams work on cutting‑edge robotics, machine learning, computer vision, and AI – significant opportunity for technical impact.
- **Rapid growth trajectory**: From $0 to $100 M revenue in two years; headcount doubling roughly every 18 months.
- **Values**: “Obsess over customers”, “Make a bias for action”, “Win as one”, “Deliver quality results”.
- **Notable perks**: Free intraoral scanner? (employee perk not specified), but the pace and technical autonomy are highlights.

## Sources
1. [meetdandy.com](https://www.meetdandy.com/)
2. [meetdandy.com/careers](https://www.meetdandy.com/careers/)
3. [linkedin.com/company/dandyofficial](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandyofficial)
4. [indeed.com/cmp/Dandy](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Dandy)
5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/dandy](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/dandy)

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