Arie Rodríguez

I’m a results-driven Operations Leader with 7+ years in the dental technology industry, including 5+ years in manufacturing leadership and team management. I consistently exceed productivity (100%) and quality (90–95%) benchmarks at global organizations such as SmileDirectClub, Align Technology, and Candid, with deep expertise in treatment planning, process optimization, Six Sigma methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration. I’m bilingual (English/Spanish) and experienced with ISO 13485 quality management standards.

In my current role as a Treatment Planner Specialist at Candid (Jan 2025–Present), I design and execute orthodontic treatment plans using Onyxceph and specialized dental software, maintaining 100% productivity while achieving 90%+ quality standards across assigned cases. I analyze complex dental cases, define tooth movements, and ensure accurate staging to optimize clinical outcomes across multiple markets. Previously, I led a manufacturing team of 15+ technicians at SmileDirectClub (Jan 2018–Jan 2024), driving continuous improvement that reduced process cycle times and supported measurable cost savings, while maintaining zero critical non-conformances through ISO 13485-compliant safety and regulatory compliance practices; I also used Power BI KPI dashboards to enable data-driven decisions and led validation/rollout of new dental software to minimize production downtime.