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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$80K - $95K *

Deliver exceptional quality management across manufacturing processes, leading teams to ensure compliance with industry standards. Foster collaborations with engineering and production to enhance prod...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead quality initiatives across a global manufacturing operation, shaping processes and standards. Influence product lifecycle management while developing a skilled team to ensure excellence in custom...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality excellence in manufacturing by ensuring compliance with standards, managing quality objectives, and fostering collaboration across teams to meet customer expectations and uphold safety r...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Develop robust quality assurance processes for our manufacturing operations. Oversee inspections, implement improvements, and drive a zero complaints culture. Lead a team to ensure compliance with spe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead quality control initiatives to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address customer concerns, manage nonconformance, and enhance operational e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Drive quality excellence by managing plant quality control activities, ensuring compliance, and fostering continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality and customer satisfa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality leadership at the plant level by optimizing quality management systems and implementing ISO standards, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement to meet overall company quality obje...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape and enhance the quality management system, driving continuous improvement in products and processes to achieve zero defects and maximize customer satisfaction while collaborating across teams to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $148K *

Elevate quality assurance standards by leading a plant quality team to ensure premium paint production aligns with established specifications and corporate compliance. Foster continual improvement thr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Elevate the quality standards of manufacturing processes by leading the plant's quality system, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to foster a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the implementation and management of quality systems, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and championing continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environ...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead a dynamic Quality Technical Team to enhance product quality and process stability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvemen...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $184K *

Shape quality strategy and compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Lead a team to ensure adherence to regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of qu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $110K *

Drive quality excellence by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and enhancing the Quality Management System to support continuous improvement and audit readiness...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$93K - $110K *

Lead the Quality Control team to enhance laboratory operations and stability programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while delivering high-quality products. Collaborate cross-functiona...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $118K *

Shape the future of global supply chain quality by leading audits, developing strategies, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to dri...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $110K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives and lead compliance efforts at the plant level. Drive continuous improvement in food safety and operational performance, collaborating across teams to enhance pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in driving quality assurance processes, overseeing implementation of improvements, and fostering a culture of excellence across teams to enhance product reliability and customer satisf...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Drive quality assurance and control across seed operations, ensuring product excellence and compliance. Lead strategic initiatives, manage quality systems, and foster continuous improvement to meet cu...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion food safety excellence by leading compliance initiatives and managing a high-performing team to ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements while driving continuous impr...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$65K - $115K *

Shape the future of quality manufacturing by ensuring compliance with Quality Systems, conducting assessments, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with operations to achieve strategic goals...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by leading compliance audits, mentoring teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product quality and resolv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $126K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with SQF, HACCP, and regulatory standards while leading a dynamic team to enhance product safety and quality through continuous improvement...

Belleville, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Lead transformative quality management initiatives by developing and overseeing a robust QMS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and foster a c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $115K *

Lead and enhance Quality Control operations for molecular biology reagents, ensuring compliance and efficiency in an ISO 13485 environment. Drive investigations, support product release, and foster a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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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