i4 Dental Lab · 1 day ago
Director of Production | Digital Transformation Leader
Schaumburg, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expi4 Dental Lab is a technology-driven manufacturing powerhouse navigating a transition to an automated, AI-integrated digital ecosystem. The Director of Production will lead a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality production and operational excellence.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Own the P&L for production
Drive throughput, optimize labor models, and strategically manage the balance between in-house fabrication and outsourced specialized work
Partner with the Tech team to bridge the gap between 'innovation' and 'execution.'
Turn experimental software and 3D printing hardware into stabilized, high-yield production realities
Champion a 'Safety-First' environment
Implement Lean/6σ methodologies, oversee the Quality Management System (QMS), and use data to drive down remake rates
Lead the charge in upskilling a traditional workforce into a digital-first team
Oversee internal training programs and manage our remote school-based lab pipeline to ensure a steady flow of elite talent
Qualification
Required
8+ years leading multi-line operations in precision manufacturing (Dental, MedDevice, or high-tech CNC)
Proven track record of running (not just observing) digital production lines, including nesting, milling, and curing
Speak the language of KPIs, OEE, and Takt time
Ability to identify bottlenecks and re-engineer the process to eliminate them
Soft skills and emotional intelligence required to lead a team through significant organizational and technological change
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Performance Bonus
Full Benefits
Relocation
Company
i4 Dental Lab
i4 Dental Lab is your trusted partner for dental solutions.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase