Dandy · 6 days ago
Operations Manager, DDC Systems & Operations
Dandy is transforming the dental industry through technology and innovation. They are seeking an Operations Manager who will drive strategy and execution to scale production efficiently while building the operational backbone for hypergrowth.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)CADDentalHealth CareIndustrial AutomationLogisticsManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Build scalable systems: Collaborate with workforce, quality, and training teams to improve systems, build data reporting, and innovate new workstreams
Partner with product to develop custom tooling and automated solutions that increase efficiency and promote high quality outcomes
Own architecture & strategy: Partner with Product and Data to define system requirements, align on architecture decisions, and roll out enhancements
Work with 3rd party vendors to create automated design solutions
Ensure visibility & accountability: Build data tracking to analyze workforce and tooling performance to drive continuous improvement across teams
Understand deep technical problems and translate them into high level summaries for senior management and executive teams
Operationalize improvements: Diagnose bottlenecks, design solutions, and lead pilots/rollouts to close gaps
Cross-functional leadership: Act as the connective tissue between Strategy Operations, Product, Data, Design, and Manufacturing, ensuring system architecture reflects operational realities and future scale needs
Qualification
Required
5+ years in operations, manufacturing, or systems-focused roles (consulting, strategy, or product ops experience a plus)
Strong program/project management skills with experience delivering cross-functional system rollouts
Can effectively prioritize projects according to impact and business needs
Ability to think along long term and near term timelines
Ability to build workstreams from 0 to 1 in support of new product introductions
Experience designing and implementing systems for scale
Data-driven problem solver; comfortable using SQL, Looker, or similar tools to build visibility and drive decisions
Strong communicator who can translate operational needs into system requirements and influence cross-functional partners
Self-starter with high ownership, detail orientation, and ability to drive clarity in ambiguous environments
Preferred
Outstanding professional references to share
Experience with marketplace models
Part of a startup acquisition or IPO
Relentlessly positive attitude, strong sense of humor, and the ability to have fun at work
Benefits
Healthcare
Dental
Mental health support
Parental planning resources
Retirement savings options
Generous paid time off
Company
Dandy
More than a dental lab—Dandy is a tech-powered, end-to-end solution delivering high-quality, customized restorations at scale.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
GreenoaksPrimary Venture Partners
2025-05-02Series D
2022-08-17Series C
2022-01-20Series B
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