Dental Technician – Laboratory Manager

Job Description: Dental Laboratory Manager

Position: Dental Laboratory Manager
Location:  Northern Ireland

A fantastic job opportunity with a modern, digitally focused dental laboratory with digital workflows at its core.

Over the past 12 months, they have expanded and moved into a new 2,500 sq ft extension featuring state-of-the-art prosthetic, resin, and metal printing and milling suites.

Role Overview

The Dental Laboratory Manager will oversee the day-to-day management of all laboratory systems and processes, ensuring quality production in a timely and consistent manner. This role is pivotal in maintaining the smooth operation of the lab, managing the production and design teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will also be responsible for stock management and managing annual budgets within each department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Laboratory Operations: Oversee all laboratory systems and processes, ensuring efficient and high-quality production.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage the production and design teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all products meet the highest standards of quality and consistency.
• Stock Management: Oversee inventory and stock management to ensure materials are available as needed.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all laboratory operations comply with relevant regulations and standards.
• Budget Management: Manage annual budgets for each department, ensuring financial efficiency and accountability.
• Innovation and Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to improve laboratory processes and workflows.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Dental Technology or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a dental laboratory, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Skills: Strong leadership and team management skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a keen eye for detail.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with digital workflows and modern dental laboratory technologies.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Why Join This Business?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a cutting-edge laboratory at the forefront of dental technology.
• Growth Opportunities: Play a key role in our expansion across Europe.
• Dynamic Team: Work with a young, ambitious, and talented team.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Utilize our new, advanced prosthetic, resin, and metal printing and milling suites.

If you are an experience dental technician with managerial experience, looking to take the next exciting step in your career, please apply today!

Excellent salary on offer.