Director of Site Operations

Company Overview

Avaneer Dental Studio, part of the Catalis Dental Lab Partners premier network, is an innovative dental laboratory specializing in high-quality restorations. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team. Our remarkable, family-oriented environment is dedicated to providing the highest quality of customer service, product, and client support. Join us and be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence. 

Position Summary

The Director of Site Operations at Avaneer will lead and scale the Warren facility’s day-to-day operations, overseeing production, engineering, supply chain, and quality to support the company’s growth and commitment to excellence. This role requires a strong, hands-on leader with deep manufacturing experience—ideally in regulated industries—to drive operational efficiency, build high-performing teams, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced, innovative dental lab environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Warren, MI site, ensuring all production, engineering, supply chain, and quality objectives are met.
• Collaborate closely with the company leaders to gain a deep understanding of the dental industry and integrate their vision into site operations.
• Build and mentor a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence.
• Develop and execute plans to scale operations effectively, supporting the company’s growth trajectory.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and efficiency using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product design, manufacturing, and delivery processes.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance of site operations.
• Represent the company in interactions with local stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and vendors.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Operations management, or a related technical discipline.  Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• 4-5 years of progressive leadership experience in operations or manufacturing management, preferably in discrete/batch manufacturing
• Strong technical expertise in manufacturing processes and systems, preferably within medical devices, dental products or regulated environment with a focus on quality and compliance
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced manufacturing technologies
• Exceptional leadership, communication and problem-solving skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay with additional annual bonus potential
• Benefits including Medical, dental, vision, Life
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time off (PTO) plus paid holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Be part of a team of passionate, skilled technicians dedicated to excellence
• Exposure to advanced ceramic techniques and new material innovations.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity and the other Brands under the Catalis Network, you can find us at catalislabs.com.  At Avaneer, you are not just joining a Team, you are joining a family, Let’s start building some smiles together.

Catalis Dental Lab Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.