Lean Process Improvement Leader

Description

Company Snapshot:
Born in Miami more than a quarter of a century ago, Tuuci is the global leader in premium shade and placemaking products for hospitality, commercial, and residential outdoor settings. From locations in North America, Europe, and Asia, our teams strive to meet and exceed the Tuuci vision: to help people live their best life outdoors through inspiring design, enduring performance, and joyful service. We work in a fun, fast-paced, and diverse environment in which close collaboration and the spirited exchange of ideas are encouraged. Our culture supports our vision by encouraging creativity, driving excellence, and supporting personal growth and development.

Position Summary:
Tuuci is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Lean Process Improvement Leader / Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence across the organization. This role will focus on identifying, analyzing, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety through the application of Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies. The ideal candidate will be data-driven and analytical, guiding teams through successful process enhancements from concept to implementation.

Location & Reporting Relationships:

This position is based in Miami, FL and reports to the VP of Manufacturing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement using Lean and Six Sigma tools
• Design and implement effective problem-solving techniques, Lean systems, and performance improvement initiatives across the company
• Apply advanced Lean principles to define and implement process improvements for operations
• Apply fundamental database relations and design for Six Sigma methods
• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and deliver training on Six Sigma tools and methodologies to business teams and leaders
• Serve as a role model for operational excellence and develop sustainable Lean practices
• Work with leadership to foster learning, alignment, and accountability while removing barriers to improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities through data gathering and statistical analysis
• Diagnose and evaluate key performance metrics (cost, quality, delivery, safety, morale)
• Lead and coordinate strategic performance improvement initiatives, including new product development
• Promote efficiency and safety throughout all operational processes
• Ensure effective and professional communication of business-related items, verbally and in writing

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical field required; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in continuous improvement with hands-on Lean application
• 5+ years of Operations/Supply Chain Management experience
• At least 2 years of experience applying Lean and Six Sigma principles
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of Value Stream Mapping and other process improvement tools
• Experience training and developing teams in Lean methodologies
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional improvement projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and database management systems
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred not required)

Tuuci Offers:

• Welcoming friendly environment
• Culture that encourages diversity of thought
• Support for professional growth and development
• Dynamic and talented staff of creative professionals
• Collaborative environment that welcomes innovative ideas and allows you to make an immediate impact on the team
• Health benefits, matching 401k retirement plan, paid holidays, sick days, personal days

About Tuuci:
For more than 26 years, Tuuci has revolutionized outdoor living spaces with durable, innovative shade and furniture products featuring nautically inspired designs. Founded by Dougan Clarke in 1998, the Ultimate Umbrella Company, Inc. (simply known as "Tuuci") was born from his seaside roots in Miami, where Clarke began his career as a marine outfitter for high-performance yachts.

With a keen eye on design and a passion for form and function, Clarke applied his craftsmanship to the shade industry to create Tuuci's unique brand of marine-grade shade architecture. Today, Tuuci's distinctive, award-winning parasol designs, luxury indoor-outdoor furniture, cabanas, pergolas, and space-making accessories are experienced around the world and sought by leading design professionals within the commercial, hospitality, and residential design communities.

Globally headquartered in Miami, the company owns two additional manufacturing centers in Northern Europe and Southeast Asia, and operates showrooms in Miami, Chicago, Atlanta, and The Netherlands.

Tuuci's sense of community is a cornerstone of the company's foundation, providing charitable outreach across a host of environmental and humanitarian concerns. The company's mission is to help people live their best life outdoors through inspiring design, enduring performance, and joyful service.