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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$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

$100K - $130K *

Manage quality control and analytical development for microbial products, ensuring compliance with specifications and leading assay validation. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product qualit...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $100K *

Champion project success by managing key initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and budgets while driving efficiencies and best prac...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Lead impactful projects within our Quality Management team, driving collaboration and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards. Utilize your expertise to manage resources, budgets, and timelines w...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at our Quality Management team as a Project Manager, driving key projects through collaboration, resource planning, and risk management to ensure successful outcomes while maintain...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive quality and efficiency while adhering to project sco...

Langley, BCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Manage key projects within the Quality Management team, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder engagement while driving innovative solutions and best practices for quality and cli...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Transform project management by driving collaboration, ensuring quality, and delivering results on time and within budget. Leverage your expertise to manage stakeholder relations and implement effecti...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead the quality department to ensure compliance and timely delivery of products. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, conduct audits, and oversee material testing to enhance operational efficien...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading the maintenance department, ensuring reliability, safety, and efficiency of systems. Develop strategies to enhance performance while fostering team growth and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Drive quality excellence by leading Quality Engineering and Assurance efforts, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations while enhancing product reliability and customer satisfaction through...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K *

Advance your career by managing plant operations, ensuring safety and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production goals while leading personnel development and implementing...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by leading all aspects of plant management, ensuring safety, quality, and profitability. Foster a culture of continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-function...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Transform plant operations by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing production, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Drive profitability and efficiency while ensuring comp...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality assurance initiatives for a dynamic food manufacturing company, overseeing compliance with industry regulations and implementing continuous improvement projects. Collaborate with cross-fu...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence across processes, driving compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with teams to manage QMS, ensuring product integrity and stakeholder engagement thr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a Continuous Improvement team to enhance manufacturing quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction through data-driven solutions and employee development...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $130K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by leading the development and implementation of a robust Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving continuous improveme...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $130K *

Lead the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and enhancing team performance and product quality through effective leadership and continuous improvement initiatives across...

Ingersoll, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive maintenance excellence by leading a dynamic team that ensures optimal performance and safety, while developing effective strategies to meet both immediate and long-term operational goals in a fa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Champion customer-focused, data-driven process controls in engineering to enhance manufacturing excellence. Drive compliance, continuous improvement, and training to meet quality, cost, and service go...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Manage quality assurance processes and lead the Quality Department to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor staff, and oversee operational standards for prod...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Optimize quality operations for large-scale data pipelines, ensuring high standards and consistency across diverse datasets. Lead a team to enhance efficiency and reliability in audio data processing...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in financial management at our plant, driving process enhancements and productivity improvements while ensuring compliance and fiscal integrity across operations and decision-making...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading quality assurance initiatives in aerospace. Drive continuous improvement, mentor a high-performing team, and ensure compliance with industry standards to enhance product...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.