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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$120K - $160K *

Lead a high-performing team while transitioning a business into lean manufacturing. Drive operational excellence, financial goals, and continuous improvement initiatives in a collaborative environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $137K *

Manage and enhance the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Lead audits, training, and customer interactions while overseeing a team to uphold quality and safety...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Lead and develop a global team focused on enhancing product quality and resolving issues throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate across functions to drive proactive quality improvements and reduce costs...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Drive laboratory excellence by supervising testing activities, ensuring compliance with cGMP and SOPs, and providing training to new hires. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet priorities and delive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career by leading analytical method development and validation efforts. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and high-quality results in a GMP-regulated environment while mentoring...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Oversee and enhance Quality Assurance operations, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards and collaborating cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement within manufacturing processes. Lead a sk...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of food safety and quality by leading strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration across teams. Drive impactful improvements and ensure operation...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $160K *

Transform quality management in manufacturing by leading a team to enhance systems, drive improvements, and ensure compliance, while fostering cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of quality assurance in a regulated laboratory environment, ensuring compliance with cGMP and FDA standards while leading a team to drive continuous improvements and maintain inspecti...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform plant operations by leading teams to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while managing budgets and compliance. Foster a culture of excellence a...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$105K - $145K *

Champion quality excellence by leading initiatives that enhance compliance and operational standards. Collaborate across functions to ensure regulatory adherence and drive continuous improvement, maki...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $140K *

Lead the charge in Quality Assurance for our PeproGMP product portfolio, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Drive effective laboratory operations and foster collaboration across teams to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform plant operations by leading production activities, ensuring safety compliance, and optimizing efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while managing a skilled workforce to meet...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$93K - $156K *

Shape the future of food safety and quality operations by leading complex initiatives, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving continuous improvement and strateg...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality excellence across multiple task orders, developing robust quality management systems, conducting audits, and maintaining compliance with technical and contractual s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $153K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic management role, directing a QA team and ensuring product quality while driving process improvements to meet operational goals. Engage in cross-functional collaborat...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$96K - $160K *

Reimagine quality oversight of third-party suppliers, ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards. Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders while managing multiple pr...

North York, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $160K *

Contribute to quality assurance excellence by overseeing third-party operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and cGMP guidelines, fostering strong relationships, and enabling continu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement and meet production goals i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$124K - $135K *

Champion our quality assurance initiatives by managing quality plans, audits, and compliance. Oversee QA/QC staff while ensuring adherence to regulations and enhancing project execution in transit and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $165K *

Lead and enhance quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards while fostering a culture of excellence. Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain audit readiness ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $145K *

Transform quality assurance processes by ensuring compliance, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across production and supply chain operations...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $125K *

Reimagine quality assurance by leading compliance initiatives, managing audits, and enhancing quality systems. Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure regulatory adherence and continuous improv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.

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

    Browse Ladders for vetted Plant Quality Manager opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, and filter listings by location and other preferences.