Director, Quality Control Jobs

Explore Director, Quality Control opportunities for experienced professionals who lead quality programs, strengthen compliance, and help organizations deliver reliable products and services. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, including quality leadership positions across industries such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and food production.

What Does a Director of Quality Control Do?

A Director of Quality Control sets quality standards and oversees the processes used to verify that products, materials, and operations meet regulatory requirements and company expectations. Responsibilities may include managing quality teams and laboratories, developing inspection and testing procedures, reviewing audit findings, investigating deviations, and partnering with operations, engineering, and regulatory affairs. The role often involves reporting quality performance and risks to senior leadership.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek substantial quality or quality-control experience, a record of leading teams, and expertise in quality management systems, audits, root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and continuous improvement. Depending on the industry, knowledge of standards and regulations such as FDA requirements, ISO standards, or Good Manufacturing Practices may be important. Strong communication, analytical judgment, and cross-functional leadership skills are also valuable.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Director-level quality roles can offer the opportunity to shape organization-wide systems, guide compliance strategy, and influence product reliability and customer confidence. Compensation varies with industry, location, company size, and scope of responsibility. Browse Ladders for vetted Director, Quality Control jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more and find opportunities aligned with your experience and career goals.

Find Director, Quality Control Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore high-paying quality leadership openings and compare responsibilities, industries, and qualifications. Create a profile to discover professional opportunities that match your background in quality control, quality assurance, compliance, and operational excellence.

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$100K - $120K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading claims operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while driving process improvements and team development. Collaborate across functions to meet client com...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $194K *

Join a team that drives the execution of integrated media plans, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while enhancing brand strategies in healthcare...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering for critical assessment platforms, driving testing excellence and automation maturity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$168K - $281K *

Lead the charge in Proactive Defense Operations, transforming threat data into automated defenses. Drive strategy, team performance, and operational excellence while collaborating across functions to...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$169K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to drive integrated marketing strategies, manage key partnerships, and execute impactful campaigns that enhance brand visibility and profitability across diverse channels and custo...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$84K - $130K *

Partner with us to conduct risk assessments and strategize loss prevention for clients, providing technical guidance and support while ensuring compliance and effective safety practices across the Ill...

Kentucky, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue growth and market expansion while managing a team of Territory Managers. Collaborate cross-functionally to align strategies and foster strong customer relationships...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $132K *

Take ownership of multiple projects across various phases in financial services, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction while leading cross-functional teams and drivi...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$219K - $277K *

Elevate community oncology practices by driving growth and retention through strategic sales initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance market presence and deliver tailored soluti...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$198K - $230K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of commercial execution by integrating strategies across channels and customers to drive sustainable growth and measurable outcomes in a dynamic, collaborative en...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Empower project success by managing financial coordination, stakeholder relationships, and full-lifecycle oversight. Drive effective communication and risk management while adapting to changing priori...

St. Louis, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cybersecurity by leading threat detection and response efforts. Utilize your expertise to mentor teams, conduct investigations, and enhance detection capabiliti...

Dallas, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$118K - $197K *

Lead and develop project quality engineers, ensuring quality deliverables meet standards and customer specifications across various high-voltage projects, while managing inspections, audits, and conti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the day-to-day management of a complex federal construction project, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and client expectations while overseeing scope, schedule, cost, quality, and saf...

Illinois, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $182K *

Drive demand planning excellence by leading the Americas team, collaborating across functions to enhance forecasting accuracy and integrated business planning. Transform scenario planning capabilities...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Commercial Property General Adjuster, where you'll investigate and resolve complex claims, negotiate settlements, and mentor junior staff in a dynamic environment. Embrace t...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in restoring critical technology services post-cyber incidents. Drive recovery efforts for ransomware and malware, ensuring forensic integrity while collaborating with diverse teams to...

Texas, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive plant-level sales strategies and cultivate customer relationships to enhance beverage production. Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities and deliver solutions, ensuring consistent prod...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$157K - $262K *

Drive enterprise vendor management strategy by overseeing vendor relationships, governance, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, optimize costs, and enhance o...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Transform healthcare by owning client relationships, guiding clinics through onboarding, and ensuring long-term success. Leverage your expertise to analyze workflows and drive impactful solutions in a...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Engage with customers to drive aftermarket parts and service sales. Build long-term relationships, prepare forecasts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer satisfaction and a...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $230K *

Reimagine healthcare technology solutions by leading payer platform transformations, fostering executive relationships, and driving AI-enabled innovations to enhance operational efficiency and client...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead the strategic vision for coding quality assurance and education, overseeing enterprise-wide initiatives to enhance accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence in Hospital and Professional Bi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$187K - $210K *

Champion operational excellence by leading Product Operations, driving innovation, and optimizing workflows. Manage a dedicated team to enhance product delivery, streamline processes, and ensure align...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$199K - $251K *

Lead a high-performing engineering team to oversee substation projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while driving innovation and operational excellence across the organizatio...

Minnesota, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Quality Control do?question toggle

    A Director of Quality Control leads quality teams and systems, oversees inspections and testing, monitors compliance, manages audits and investigations, and works with other departments to improve product and process quality.

  • What qualifications are typical for Director, Quality Control jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by industry, but employers often look for significant quality-control or quality-assurance experience, people leadership, knowledge of quality management systems, audit experience, and skills in root-cause analysis and CAPA. Relevant regulatory or standards expertise may also be required.

  • Which industries hire Directors of Quality Control?question toggle

    Common employers include manufacturers, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical-device organizations, food producers, and other regulated or quality-focused businesses.

  • Do Director, Quality Control jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as industry, location, experience, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so browse current listings for compensation details.

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    Search Ladders for Director, Quality Control openings, review each listing’s requirements and compensation information, and create a profile to explore opportunities that fit your experience.