Dental Laboratory Manager (Hands-on / Master Technician)

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• **Hands-on Bench Work & Aesthetics:** Actively participate in high-value technical work, including advanced ceramic build-ups for complex anterior cases, custom staining and glazing, and precise final adjustments to occlusion and morphology.
• **Workflow & Production Management:** Plan, organize, and oversee the daily production schedule to ensure maximum efficiency and on-time case deliveries.
• **Strict Quality Control:** Perform meticulous final inspections of all cases (Crown & Bridge, CAD/CAM, Implants, and Removables) before dispatch, stepping in to make immediate technical corrections when necessary to maintain flawless standards.
• **Complex Case Planning:** Consult with dentists and guide the technical team on the planning and execution of Full Mouth Rehabilitations and complex implant-supported structures.
• **Team Leadership & Mentoring:** Train, evaluate, and mentor dental technicians across all departments, resolving technical bottlenecks and fostering a positive, high-performance work environment.
• **Client Relations:** Act as the primary technical contact for dentists, discussing treatment plans, addressing feedback, and providing expert advice on material selection and technical feasibility.
• **Lab Administration:** Oversee material inventory, ordering, and ensure the regular maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment (furnaces, milling machines, etc.).

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Dental Technology.
• **10+ years of comprehensive bench experience**, with an exceptional, portfolio-backed mastery of high-end dental ceramics and aesthetics.
• **3+ years of proven experience in a managerial or supervisory role** within a dental laboratory.
• Deep understanding of all lab departments, including conventional techniques and modern digital workflows (CAD/CAM, 3D printing, metal milling).
• Outstanding leadership, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact professionally with clinical partners.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contract