Quality & Continuous Improvement Leader

Wire Experts Group; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelican Wire/Wire Experts Group seeks a Quality Manager to lead continuous improvement across wire and cable manufacturing. You will drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives, oversee the Quality Management System, and coach teams in structured problem solving to reduce scrap and improve process capability.

You will partner with Quality, Engineering, Safety, Supply Chain, and Operations to improve throughput, schedule adherence, and workplace organization, while preparing leadership updates on CI

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, root cause analysis, Kaizen, standard work, 5S/6S, visual management, and process mapping tools.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams, manage projects, analyze data, and communicate results to leadership and frontline teams.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site continuous improvement roadmap, aligning projects with business priorities and operational goals.
• Facilitate Lean Six Sigma, 8D, A3, Kaizen, value stream mapping, standard work, 5S/6S, visual management, and root cause analysis across manufacturing and support functions.
• Supervise QC Inspectors and the Quality Management Systems Specialist, providing direction and support for inspection activities and documentation.
• Identify and prioritize improvements related to scrap, rework, defects, process variation, and labor productivity.
• Coach leaders on structured problem solving and daily improvement practices.
• Maintain CI project funnel, savings tracker, KPI dashboard, and follow-up cadence to verify improvements.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Cross‑functional leadership

Problem solving

Facilitation

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Pelican Wire/Wire Experts Group seeks a Quality Manager to lead continuous improvement across wire and cable manufacturing. You will drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives, oversee the Quality Management System, and coach teams in structured problem solving to reduce scrap and improve process capability.

You will partner with Quality, Engineering, Safety, Supply Chain, and Operations to improve throughput, schedule adherence, and workplace organization, while preparing leadership updates on CI