Aspen Dental · 7 hours ago
Director, Quality and Continuous Improvement
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $205K/yr
10+ years expAspen Dental is one of the largest retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S., seeking a Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement. The role is responsible for advancing operational excellence and driving transformational change within the digital denture and implant design teams, overseeing training, design excellence, and quality assurance.
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Responsibilities
Develop and Implement Strategy: Define and execute a strategic roadmap for continuous improvement across training, design excellence, design operations, and quality assurance, aligned with business objectives
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with leadership and cross-functional partners to standardize processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and drive measurable improvements
Champion Lean Culture: Lead efforts to embed Lean and Six Sigma principles throughout the organization, fostering a mindset of innovation and operational excellence
Ensure Quality Standards: Oversee quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with design and production standards
Root Cause Analysis: Conduct rigorous root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventative actions to address quality issues
Monitor and Report: Leverage data analytics to track and report on quality metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement
Drive organization-wide Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste, improve cycle times, and enhance overall efficiency
Train and mentor team members on Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, building internal expertise and capability
Identify and implement improvements in workflows and processes that directly impact the organization’s ability to meet its strategic goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
10+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operations, or a related role, with proven success in applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Demonstrated success leading large-scale continuous improvement initiatives in a complex organization
Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of managing cross-functional teams and driving cultural change
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience leveraging data to inform decisions
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders around common goals
Preferred
Master's degree
Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification
Benefits
Paid time off
Health
Dental
Vision
401(k) savings plan with match
Company
Aspen Dental
Aspen Dental is a provider of general dentistry services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Kimberly Cameron Jones
Vice President of Hygiene Operations
Recent News
2025-12-08
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