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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$90K - $110K *

Manage day-to-day operations of a calibration lab, ensuring customer satisfaction and financial objectives are met. Lead technical staff, oversee quality standards, and drive process efficiency while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$154K - $242K *

Join a team that's redefining clinical operations by leading program strategies, ensuring high-quality execution of clinical studies, and collaborating with global partners to drive innovation and eff...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality assurance systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving continuous improvement in laboratory processes to boost accuracy and custo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$83K - $139K *

Play a key role in ensuring robust analytical technology transfers and validations, providing technical oversight and troubleshooting in a collaborative environment to uphold regulatory and scientific...

North York, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $139K *

Elevate the quality control landscape by leading method validation and analytical technology transfers, collaborating across teams to ensure scientific integrity in pharmaceutical testing and complian...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare quality and compliance by leading the PACE Director role. Oversee quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and staff training to enhance patient care and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $240K *

Lead the charge in establishing and overseeing high-performing manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery excellence while fostering a culture of engagement and continuous improv...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact capital projects and engineering staff. Drive innovation and efficiency at our manufacturing facility while ensuring compliance with CGMP and ISO standards. Emp...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $256K *

Drive efficient delivery of capital projects from inception to start-up, leading design, construction, and validation efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance, budget adherence, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead qualification and reliability programs for cutting-edge optical transceivers. Utilize your technical expertise and leadership skills to ensure product performance and compl...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career by leading a quality engineering team focused on the reliability and performance of cutting-edge optical transceivers. Leverage your expertise to enhance product compliance with indu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Empower execution excellence in production scheduling by translating IBP plans into actionable schedules, optimizing SAP systems and mentoring junior team members for continuous improvement and effect...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Quality Assurance Manager, leading food safety initiatives, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving continuous improvement in production...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$145K - $219K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier quality, ensuring robust standards for electronics manufacturing and consistent product reliability across high-volume production processes...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$91K - $117K *

Drive strategic business planning and execution by leading cross-functional teams to enhance data management, compliance, and process improvement, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fost...

Today

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

$180K - $215K *

Join a team that's redefining supply chain management by leading product strategy and migration for a comprehensive portfolio. Drive innovation and collaboration across aerospace and defense sectors w...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $201K *

Inspire operational excellence as you lead a high-performing team in GMP manufacturing, driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with FDA standards while mentoring talent and solving com...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$54K - $132K *

Take ownership of quality assurance processes across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with inspection standards and improving operational efficiency. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$172K - $232K *

Lead the GCP Inspection Management team to ensure inspection readiness and compliance. Oversee strategy development, cross-functional collaboration, and risk mitigation for successful regulatory inspe...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $238K *

Design and optimize R&D operations to enhance organizational effectiveness through data-driven insights, collaboration, and governance. Partner cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $106K *

Lead a dynamic fulfillment team to ensure seamless operations and outstanding service. Your role will encompass managing talent, optimizing processes, and fostering collaboration across departments to...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$298K - $340K *

Join a dynamic team to lead strategic statistical programming initiatives, ensuring top-quality deliverables and compliance across diverse clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional partners t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading multiple MGA sites nationwide, driving strategic initiatives, and enhancing operational excellence to meet client expectations and achieve company goals...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare quality through strategic leadership in data analytics and performance improvement. Drive initiatives that translate complex data into actionable i...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to quality assurance in commercial HVAC. You will support equipment sales, ensuring accuracy in orders and documentation while traveling up to 45% within Texas. Be a proac...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.