Quality & CI Leader - Wire & Cable Manufacturing

Pelican Wire Company; Naples, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelican Wire Company in Naples, FL seeks a Quality Manager to lead continuous improvement across wire and cable manufacturing, partnering with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to reduce waste and drive measurable gains in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The role requires Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt preferred), experience with ISO 9001 and related audits, and the ability to coach leaders in structured problem solving and sustainable change.

Qualifications

• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, RCA, Kaizen, standard work, 5S/6S, and visual management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate results to leadership.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience supporting quality management systems and audits (ISO 9001, UL, ASTM).

Responsibilities

• Lead site CI roadmap aligned with business priorities and customer requirements.
• Facilitate Lean Six Sigma, 8D, Kaizen, value stream mapping, standard work, and 5S/6S across functions.
• Supervise QC Inspectors and Quality Systems Specialist; guide inspection activities and documentation.
• Identify and prioritize improvements related to scrap, rework, defects, and productivity.
• Coach leaders on structured problem solving and sustainable change.
• Maintain CI funnel, savings tracker, KPI dashboard, and follow-up cadence.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional Leadership

8D

Root Cause Analysis

Kaizen

Standard Work

5S/6S

Visual Management

Process Mapping

Project Leadership

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering/OPS/Industrial/Business

Equivalent manufacturing experience

Tools

ISO 9001

UL requirements

ASTM specifications

Job description

Pelican Wire Company in Naples, FL seeks a Quality Manager to lead continuous improvement across wire and cable manufacturing, partnering with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to reduce waste and drive measurable gains in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The role requires Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt preferred), experience with ISO 9001 and related audits, and the ability to coach leaders in structured problem solving and sustainable change.