Screen Printing Manager

Hialeah, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 convivial service.

We work in a fun fast-paced and diverse environment where close collaboration and the spirited exchange of ideas are encouraged. Our culture supports our vision by driving excellence encouraging creativity and supporting personal growth and development.

Position Summary

Tuuci is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Screen Printing Manager to lead and execute the Companys internal branding and screen printing operations. This role is both strategic and technical in nature and is designed for a player-coach who thrives in a production environment while maintaining operational oversight.

The Screen Printing Manager will be responsible for managing daily print operations supervising a small team of technicians and serving as the primary technical authority for screen printing equipment pre-press processes and print quality. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that all branded components applied to Tuucis marine-grade shade structures meet the Companys rigorous standards for durability precision and aesthetic excellence.

The Screen Printing Manager position is based in Miami FL and reports to the Director of Manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Department Set-Up & Technical Strategy

Evaluate production requirements and specify appropriate screen printing equipment including presses dryers exposure units and related consumables suitable for marine-grade fabrics and coated metals
Lead the purchasing installation calibration and commissioning of new screen printing equipment
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical electrical and software-related equipment issues to minimize downtime
Research test and validate ink systems to ensure proper adhesion UV resistance and longevity on technical substrates

Production & Operations Management

Actively participate in daily production activities including press operation ink mixing screen reclaiming and setup
Manage daily and weekly production schedules to support sales orders and project timelines
Enforce quality standards related to color accuracy registration consistency and print durability
Oversee inventory levels for inks emulsions screens solvents and supplies; initiate reorders as needed

Pre-Press & Graphic Design

Review and evaluate client-provided artwork for print feasibility and production readiness
Repair adjust and optimize vector files including typography line weights layers and color separations
Prepare digital proofs for approval and generate film positives for screen exposure
Maintain organized archives of artwork films and screens to support repeat production

Leadership Safety & Continuous Improvement

Supervise train and mentor a team of 34 screen printing technicians
Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental safety regulations including proper handling and disposal of chemicals
Identify opportunities to improve workflows reduce waste enhance print consistency and increase operational efficiency

Ideal Qualifications & Experience

Primary

5 years of hands-on industrial screen printing experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role
Strong technical knowledge of screen printing processes mesh selection emulsions inks and substrates
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite particularly Illustrator and Photoshop
Demonstrated ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and diagnose mechanical or electrical issues
Excellent organizational problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred

Experience printing on technical or marine-grade fabrics such as acrylics canvas PVC or coated metals
Background in manufacturing industrial or architectural product environments rather than high-volume garment printing

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods on a production floor
Ability to lift and maneuver screens ink containers and fabric rolls up to 50 lbs
Manual dexterity required for machinery adjustments screen setup and detailed pre-press work

Tuuci Offers

Welcoming and collaborative work environment
Culture that encourages innovation and diversity of thought
Support for professional growth and development
Competitive compensation and benefits package including health coverage matching 401(k) paid holidays and 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 Tuucis unique brand of marine-grade shade architecture. Today Tuucis award-winning parasols cabanas and outdoor furnishings are enjoyed 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. Tuucis sense of community is a cornerstone of the companys foundation providing charitable outreach across a host of environmental and humanitarian concerns. The companys mission is to help people live their best life outdoors through inspiring design enduring performance and convivial service.

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Manager

DescriptionCompany SnapshotBorn 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 Tuuc...