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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$177K - $209K *

Transform process engineering strategies by leading a dedicated team to enhance CAPEX and OPEX projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement across globa...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by managing plant activities, optimizing production, ensuring quality, and fostering a safety-first culture while developing a high-performing team to meet business object...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing plant production, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead teams to optimize processes, meet production goals, and enhance continuous improvement, alig...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $260K *

Join as a key leader to develop and optimize a comprehensive Quality Management Program across complex manufacturing projects, ensuring top-tier quality standards and fostering relationships with clie...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$70K - $110K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and quality for MES changes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate systems, manage risk, and maintain inspection readiness, all while driving a maj...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $249K *

Empower the development of a transformative Medicare Stars Performance Strategy. Lead cross-functional collaboration, drive market expansion, and deliver measurable quality improvements to enhance mem...

Missouri, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, developing best practices, and implementing metrics to enhance performance across the business unit, serving as an internal consu...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$105K - $115K *

Drive quality excellence by managing the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance, and leading initiatives to enhance warehouse operations and client satisfaction across multiple locations...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $115K *

Deliver quality assurance leadership across regional operations by developing and overseeing QMS documentation, implementing compliance standards, and managing training initiatives to ensure operation...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$97K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you empower our medical devices to achieve compliance and excellence post-commercialization, driving quality, safety, and performance improvements through rigorous data analysis...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving high-impact results in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring compliance with cGMP and leading process improvements from tech transfer to validation and troubleshoo...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Champion growth by leading global lab business development teams, enhancing client relationships, and driving strategic initiatives across laboratory services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence in contract manufacturing for FDA-regulated medical devices. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product quality, compliance, and process optimization while leading c...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform manufacturing processes for FDA-regulated medical devices, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement in contr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of enterprise applications by leading SAP transformation initiatives, optimizing processes across key business areas, and driving strategic technology investments to enhance operation...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $88K *

Transform post-market quality assurance for medical devices by leading complaint handling, root cause investigations, and regulatory reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance produ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $112K *

Lead quality oversight for batch release processes, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement i...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $162K *

Drive program success in medical devices by managing projects from initiation to delivery, collaborating across functions, and ensuring customer satisfaction while adhering to compliance and quality s...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Elevate our construction quality management as you ensure compliance with industry standards and drive a culture of excellence. Lead audits, implement training, and collaborate with stakeholders to en...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Champion operational excellence by leading non-clinical departments, ensuring compliance, and fostering a patient-centered culture. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance care delivery and maintai...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$185K - $296K *

Advance your career by leading strategic initiatives and operational management across multiple sites, driving financial and service objectives while fostering strong customer relationships and team d...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Deliver exceptional project leadership for complex manufacturing programs. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality product delivery while maintaining customer satisfaction and compl...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $115K *

Lead the quality assurance function, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement and team development to enhance product integrity and customer satisf...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$136K - $187K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading a team to develop systems that ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and enhance operational efficiency in construction processes and standa...

3 weeks ago

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

$114K - $143K *

Champion the successful execution of cross-functional programs, driving product launches and overseeing clinical studies. Focus on risk mitigation and value delivery to ensure compliance and excellenc...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.

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