Director, Quality Operations Jobs

Explore Director, Quality Operations roles for experienced leaders who build reliable quality systems, guide compliance, and improve operational performance. These directors help organizations deliver products and services that meet customer expectations and applicable regulatory requirements. Find vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Director of Quality Operations Do?

A Director of Quality Operations sets quality strategy and oversees the processes, teams, and systems that support consistent outcomes. Responsibilities may include developing quality management systems, monitoring performance metrics, leading internal and external audits, addressing nonconformances, and coordinating corrective and preventive actions. The role often partners with operations, engineering, supply chain, product, and regulatory teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek substantial experience in quality, manufacturing, operations, or a related field, along with a record of leading teams and cross-functional initiatives. Helpful strengths include knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements, risk management, root-cause analysis, audit leadership, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making. Depending on the industry, relevant credentials or specialized expertise may also be preferred.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Director-level quality operations roles can be found across industries such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, manufacturing, technology, and consumer products. The scope varies by organization: some positions focus on a single facility or business unit, while others oversee quality programs across multiple sites or regions. Browse current openings to compare responsibilities, industries, and leadership scope.

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Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Director, Quality Operations openings to identify opportunities that align with your experience, preferred industry, and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence! Lead quality management and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic environment focused on labels and packaging. Empower your career and ensure top-qualit...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$263K - $318K *

Transform your career by leading automation operations that enhance scientific workflows. Oversee multidisciplinary teams to build and optimize integrated platforms, ensuring reliability and scalabili...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Reimagine quality management in energy infrastructure projects. Lead the development and execution of quality systems, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across large-scale EPC pro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by leading process design, quality assurance, and team engagement. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction in a dyn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive operational excellence in manufacturing by leading daily production activities, ensuring compliance, and fostering team development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive large-scale capital projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring on-time, budget-compliant delivery while adhering to quality and regulatory standards, ultimately enhancing business gro...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Join us to lead and optimize manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency and quality while meeting customer demands. Drive performance through effective team management and strategic planning in a d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion the future of logistics by leading end-to-end distribution operations. Drive strategic initiatives, optimize processes, and enhance customer experience across multiple locations while fosteri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $154K *

Unlock a critical role in Quality Engineering, ensuring robust oversight of validation and data integrity programs while fostering collaboration across technical teams and aligning with regulatory sta...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $240K *

Drive revenue growth by leading a strategic Revenue Operations team, aligning Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success. Create scalable processes and data-driven insights to enhance performance across t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $206K *

Empower operational excellence by driving quality management systems and integrating innovative tools. Collaborate across teams to optimize workflows and translate data into actionable insights while...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $206K *

Unlock potential by driving operational excellence in quality management systems, collaborating across teams to optimize workflows, and integrating digital tools to enhance data-driven insights and co...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $124K *

Pioneer your career by leading the Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety programs, ensuring compliance and improving processes within a manufacturing facility. Drive product excellence through eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $124K *

Unlock potential by leading a dedicated team to enhance quality and safety in manufacturing operations, driving adherence to standards and promoting a culture of continuous improvement for customer sa...

Kansas, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $160K *

Shape the future of production and material planning by leading a team to optimize inventory, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure product availability across the manufacturing network while dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$188K - $313K *

Lead the charge in advancing quantitative systems pharmacology through innovative modeling and simulation strategies, driving integration across drug discovery and development to enhance patient outco...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$188K - $313K *

Pioneer innovative drug development by leading quantitative systems pharmacology efforts. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance model-informed strategies, driving impactful research in respiratory...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving drug substance manufacturing for innovative biologics. Lead cross-functional efforts, ensuring alignment with CMC objectives from development through regulatory submissions...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering strong client relationships and effective communication across teams to drive project succ...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of oncology research by leading clinical trials and enhancing their quality. Drive program growth, manage multi-site operations, and ensure compliance with regulations while mentoring...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical leader, driving quality improvement initiatives. Utilize your analytical expertise to optimize systems, elevate quality performance, and influence long-term quality...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Pioneer a culture of quality as you lead injection molding quality initiatives, ensuring compliance and excellence in a regulated manufacturing environment while driving continuous improvement and col...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate operational excellence across multiple restaurant locations by partnering with leadership to drive performance, enhance guest experiences, and develop high-performing teams while ensuring adhe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $225K *

Oversee design quality assurance for complex federal construction projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with codes and standards, while identifying and resolving desi...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$272K - $490K *

Drive the analytical development strategy for mRNA and advanced therapies, leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure robust methods, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle management from early develop...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

    A Director of Quality Operations leads quality strategy, systems, and teams to help ensure processes and outputs meet company standards, customer expectations, and applicable regulations. Duties may include audits, quality metrics, risk management, and corrective actions.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Director, Quality Operations jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for extensive quality or operations experience, people and program leadership, and knowledge of quality systems, audits, regulatory expectations, and continuous improvement.

  • Which industries hire Directors of Quality Operations?question toggle

    These leaders work in a range of sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, technology, and consumer products.

  • How much do Director, Quality Operations jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, experience, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find Director, Quality Operations jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Director, Quality Operations openings and review vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.