Plant Quality Manager Jobs

Explore Plant Quality Manager opportunities with Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Plant Quality Managers lead the systems and teams that help manufacturing facilities deliver safe, reliable products while meeting customer, regulatory, and company requirements.

What Does a Plant Quality Manager Do?

Plant Quality Managers oversee quality programs across a manufacturing site. They may manage audits and inspections, monitor production performance, investigate defects and customer complaints, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions. The role often works closely with operations, engineering, supply chain, and executive leadership to make quality part of daily production.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in manufacturing quality, quality management systems, regulatory compliance, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Depending on the industry, familiarity with standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, GMP, or other sector-specific requirements may be valuable. Strong communication, analytical judgment, and people-management skills help leaders translate quality data into practical improvements.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Plant Quality Managers work in industries including automotive, aerospace, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and industrial manufacturing. Their experience can support advancement into multi-site quality leadership, director-level quality roles, or broader operations and compliance positions.

Find Plant Quality Manager Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted Plant Quality Manager jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by industry, location, and leadership scope to find a role aligned with your experience and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Lead quality oversight for drug manufacturing, ensuring compliance with cGMPs. Collaborate with vendors on batch record review and product disposition for global clinical programs, thriving in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead high-impact design-build projects, overseeing critical data center initiatives from inception to completion. Ensure seamless coordination across teams, maintain safety and quality standards, and...

Beverly, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional customer care by managing inquiries, resolving issues, and fostering relationships. Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance while collaborating wit...

Alberta, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive customer success by managing key accounts in cattle genomics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery, support genomic solutions, and ensure high-quality customer exp...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $140K *

Pioneer GxP compliance in digital quality management, ensuring software and AI products meet regulatory standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance quality processes and support audits, drivin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $135K *

Champion a global HSEQ strategy, fostering compliance and quality across operational regions while developing a proactive safety culture and optimizing customer service delivery in the solar and stora...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $270K *

Lead the development and execution of GxP quality systems, ensuring compliance and oversight for clinical and CMC quality. Drive vendor qualification, audits, and training while fostering a culture of...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $204K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality assurance in cell therapy. You will oversee compliance activities across vendors, strengthen quality systems, and drive a culture of continuous improv...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $148K *

Transform your career by leading complex projects, managing resources, and ensuring quality deliverables. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive strategic initiatives and maintain client relationship...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion the integrity of IT Validation & Compliance within a CDMO, ensuring adherence to cGMPs and regulatory standards by overseeing enterprise software validation and reviewing critical quality del...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $155K *

Unlock your potential by leading maintenance and reliability strategies across a $2B division. Drive continuous improvement, enhance asset performance, and develop talent while partnering with leaders...

Hartsville, SCRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $190K *

Join our team to lead quality engineering transformations across multiple platform portfolios, championing automation and innovation while developing exceptional engineering talent to elevate quality...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $95K *

Inspire growth by leveraging agronomic expertise and sales acumen to drive product adoption, influence on-farm decisions, and enhance customer relationships, ultimately accelerating revenue within the...

Hartington, NERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate customer solutions from pre-sale to ownership transfer, ensuring project feasibility, risk management, and effective communication. Collaborate with teams to optimize site execution and delive...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $140K *

Drive regional agronomy leadership, ensuring effective execution and support for grower adoption. Connect agronomic insights with commercial strategies to enhance impact and foster customer confidence...

Sioux Falls, SDRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of scientific sales by driving growth across diverse markets. Leverage your expertise to build relationships and solve complex challenges while managing the full s...

RemoteRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by leading cross-functional initiatives, simplifying processes, and embedding continuous improvement practices to enhance safety, quality, and productivity while aligning...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $165K *

Bring your expertise to define and deliver enterprise integration products, optimizing data flow and connectivity across manufacturing environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

Detroit, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $109K *

Partner with us to lead global contract operations, driving AI-first initiatives and enhancing workflows. Collaborate across teams to optimize contract management processes in a fast-paced software en...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer a robust quality function across fulfillment networks, ensuring inventory integrity and process adherence while driving continuous improvement and regulatory compliance in a high-stakes operat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead field surveying operations on high-stakes datacenter projects by overseeing multiple crews, ensuring precision in layout, and coordinating closely with construction and engineering teams for succ...

Arizona, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $154K *

Shape product strategy and commercialization efforts, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs. Drive product development, marketing initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $187K *

Unlock your potential by leading global quality compliance initiatives, coordinating audits, training programs, and ensuring regulatory adherence to safeguard product integrity and drive organizationa...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape a world-class Supplier Quality Engineering team, enhancing vendor quality processes and driving a Zero Defect mentality. Collaborate across departments to ensure product conformity and foster a...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through rigorous testing and quality assurance. This role involves validating program deliverables, managing defects, and ensuring compliance...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Plant Quality Manager do?question toggle

    A Plant Quality Manager leads a facility’s quality programs, oversees audits and compliance, analyzes production and customer issues, and guides corrective actions and continuous improvement.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for Plant Quality Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and industry, but roles often call for manufacturing quality experience, knowledge of quality management systems and applicable regulations, and demonstrated leadership. Relevant standards or certifications may be preferred.

  • Which industries hire Plant Quality Managers?question toggle

    Employers hire Plant Quality Managers across automotive, aerospace, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other manufacturing industries.

  • How much do Plant Quality Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on industry, location, experience, and the size and complexity of the facility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

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