Job Description

Fahrenheit Advisors is assisting Denbright Dental Labs in their search for a hands-on General Manager to lead its production facility in Burbank, CA. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced manufacturing, plant, or operations leader who enjoys driving operational excellence, developing teams, and owning business performance. As General Manager, you will oversee daily operations, lead a talented workforce, and play a key role in improving productivity, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability. You'll work closely with executive leadership and have direct visibility into the financial performance of the business.

About Denbright

Denbright is a leading dental laboratory platform serving dental practices throughout the United States. Through a network of laboratories nationwide, Denbright manufactures highly customized products that help dental professionals improve patient outcomes.Operating in a unique, small-batch manufacturing environment, Denbright combines advanced technology, skilled craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service to produce millions of custom products annually. Backed by private equity sponsor O2 Investment Partners, Denbright is focused on operational excellence, growth, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

Lead Operations & Business Performance

• Oversee day-to-day operations across facility
• Manage productivity, labor efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery performance
• Partner with executive leadership to drive P&L and EBITDA performance
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify opportunities and solve problems
• Participate in regular business reviews with senior leadership

Develop & Lead Teams

• Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and frontline leaders
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Manage employee performance and support talent development initiatives
• Build strong communication and alignment across departments

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve throughput, quality, efficiency, and customer service
• Implement process improvements and best practices
• Utilize data and reporting to make informed operational decisions
• Support company-wide improvement initiatives and strategic objectives

Ensure Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain high standards for product quality and customer satisfaction
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, and workplace safety requirements
• Promote a safe and productive work environment

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, production, operations, or plant management
• Experience managing budgets, financial performance, or P&L responsibilities
• Strong operational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive accountability
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare manufacturing, medical devices, dental laboratories, or other highly regulated production environments
• Multi-site or multi-shift leadership experience
• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or related process improvement experience

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead two established production operations with significant visibility and impact
• Direct influence on operational and financial performance
• Partner closely with executive leadership and private equity ownership
• Opportunity to build, develop, and strengthen teams
• Join a growing organization focused on operational excellence and long-term growth
• Apply your manufacturing leadership experience in a unique and highly specialized production environment

If you're a manufacturing, operations, or plant leader looking for a broader business leadership opportunity with real ownership and influence, we encourage you to apply.