Dental Lab Manager Opportunity – Ridgefield, NJ
About the Opportunity
We are a high-tech start-up dental lab located in Ridgefield, NJ, preparing to open in July. We are seeking a skilled and motivated dental technician who has served as either a department manager or a senior-level technician managing team members, and is now ready to step into a full Lab Manager position. This is a career-defining opportunity to help build and lead a modern dental lab from the ground up, with substantial potential for growth into an operations or general management role.
About the Lab
The lab will specialize in All-on-X, crown and bridge, removables, and advanced digital workflows. With a full-time business development lead driving new client growth and mentorship from industry experts, this is a rare opportunity to help shape technology choices, team structure, and operational systems in a fast-growing lab environment.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Case Management:
- Perform bench work (80%) during the first 6 months while recruiting and training your team
- Hands-on work in crowns, bridges, implants, removables, and All-on-X restorations
- Assist technicians with case troubleshooting and support complex case planning
- Oversee and maintain quality control protocols to ensure consistent, high-quality case outcomes
- Contribute to the adoption of new techniques and improvements in fabrication processes
Leadership & Operations:
- Lead, train, and develop a growing team of technicians to ensure operational excellence
- Oversee end-to-end workflow from case intake to final delivery, ensuring efficiency, timeliness, and accuracy
- Collaborate with doctors and the internal business development team to ensure client satisfaction
- Build and manage production schedules, team performance evaluations, and supply cost controls
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), lab output, and business development progress
- Ensure adherence to OSHA standards, safety regulations, and lab best practices
- Optimize workflows and identify root causes of remakes to improve profitability and consistency
Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in a dental laboratory, with strong focus on fixed restorations, implants, removables, and All-on-X cases
- 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or department lead role
- Strong command of CAD/CAM workflows, including software such as 3Shape and Exocad
- Proficiency in both digital design and hands-on fabrication
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills—must be confident interfacing with doctors, clients, and team members
- Knowledge of dental materials and case troubleshooting
- Ability to analyze production metrics and contribute to business operations and reporting
- Local candidates preferred; relocation assistance available for the right candidate
Support and Growth
- Mentorship from seasoned industry leaders to support your transition into higher management and business strategy
- Dedicated business development staff to drive incoming case volume
- Clear advancement path toward Operations Manager or General Manager role
Compensation and Benefits
- Base Salary: $100,000–$125,000, based on experience
- Bonus Program: KPI-based bonus opportunity up to $30,000 annually
- Relocation assistance available
- Competitive benefits package and long-term career development support
Next Steps
If you’re an experienced technician or department lead ready to make a leap into full lab management, we want to hear from you. Join us in launching this forward-thinking lab in Ridgefield, NJ, and become a key contributor to its success and long-term growth.