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Job Summary: Manage, direct, and coordinate Dental Lab production. Assure production objectives are achieved at the lowest cost consistent with customer specifications and quality standards at the PRI Dental Lab. Works closely with the Industry Manager.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.
1. Operate the Industry under the direction of the Dental Industry Manager in accordance with company policies and directives, applicable government laws, regulations and the standards of the NBC in Dental Laboratory Technology.
2. Achieve organization goals and objectives by ensuring the safe, profitable, productive and efficient operation of the Industry.
3. Utilizing a Continuous Improvement Mindset, review Industry operations, implement approved changes in production methods, participate in financial budgeting, and oversee all aspects of maintenance of buildings, machinery, equipment, and Industry security.
4. Participate in all day-to-day activities required for the operation of the Industry, such as the supervision of direct reports, the delegation of tasks, to ensure the timely and efficient completion of production.
5. Interface with FDC Administration and staff and ensure adherence to all applicable FDC rules and regulations and participate in FDC audits and reviews.
6. Interface with corporate staff and external stakeholders as directed by the Industry Manager.
7.Communicate with customers and provide updates on job statuses.
8. Responsible for raw material quality, direct material cost and the cost of all consumables used at the Industry.
9. Ensure inventory availability using Just In Time inventory management methodologies, optimizing the total inventory value at the Industry.
10. Assist in drafting Industry policies, SOPs, Best Practices and manage the application of procedures at the Industry.
11. Participate in staff and inmate interviews and conduct performance reviews.
12. Approve inmate and Free World payroll as required.
13. Any other task as assigned by the Industry Manager.
Education and Experience: CDT certified, and/or a minimum of 5 years experience in a dental laboratory with the ability to become CDT certified within 1 year. Previous managerial responsibility in a Dental Lab setting required.
Language Skills: Ability to read and write such documents as routine correspondence; lab prescriptions, procedural manuals, and industry technical publications. Must be able to speak in front of groups of people within the industry and the institution. Must be able to communicate with dentists in technical terms.
Mathematical Skills: Basic math skills.
Reasoning Ability: Training inmates in production and clerical techniques and coordinating manpower and equipment usage.
Specialized Knowledge and/or Skill: Operation of all laboratory equipment. Must be highly skilled in fabrication of Removable and Fixed fabrication of all dental appliances. Ability to teach and coach workers in critical situations and operations. High volume production and manufacturing techniques skills required. Must be knowledgeable in fabrication of dental appliances, removable and fixed using CAD/CAM software and equipment.
Other Skills and Abilities: People/leadership skills. Personal time management. Honest, straightforward, dependable, pleasant, adaptable. Acquire FDC training to supervise inmate workers, Basic computer skills (Excel, Word Dynamics) and knowledge of accounting principles.
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