Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry—an industry worth over $400B. Backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital firms, we’re on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice through technology. As we expand our reach globally, Dandy is building the operating system for dental offices around the world—empowering clinicians and their teams with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practices, their people, and their patients.
About the Role
Dandy is looking for a Production Supervisor to be a founding leader of our brand-new Indianapolis facility. This is a unique opportunity to help launch and scale a state-of-the-art manufacturing site from the ground up. You will oversee shift workflows, equipment, and a team of 40+ technicians, playing a pivotal role in establishing our "four corner" operational model and building a high-performance culture from day one.
Onboarding & Travel Requirements
Initial Training: This role requires up to 30% travel during the first 1–2 months of employment for immersive onboarding and leadership training.
Location: Training will take place at our established manufacturing hubs in Provo, Utah or Dallas, Texas.
Purpose: You will master Dandy’s proprietary workflows and quality standards firsthand to successfully lead the "lift and shift" of those operations to the Indy facility.
What You’ll Do
Site Launch & Scaling: Lead the initial stand-up of shift operations; assist in the physical organization of departments and the implementation of standard work.
Build Culture: Establish and champion Dandy’s culture and safety standards among the founding Indy team members.
Supervise: Lead, scale, and continuously train a team of 40+ technicians; manage performance, coaching, and the hiring ramp-up.
Process Refinement: Proactively identify and solve "launch-phase" bottlenecks in people, process, and technology.
Administrative Tasks: Execute case flow tracking and delinquency reporting while ensuring interdepartmental communication remains seamless during the site ramp.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
3+ years in Manufacturing; 2+ years in a leadership role.
Proven experience in a facility launch or rapid-scaling environment.
Strong leadership characteristics with a "builder" mentality and a sense of urgency.
Knowledge of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, or Kaizen.
Track record of improving safety, quality, and productivity within a manufacturing environment
Comfortable using manufacturing systems to monitor performance, track production, and drive decision-making
Req ID: J-1077
For full-time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off—ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work.
Dandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will do everything we can to meet your needs. Visit Dandy Careers for more!
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