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 *

Take ownership of quality assurance processes, manage teams, and drive process improvements to enhance production standards and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced manufacturing environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion a culture of quality in large-scale electrical data center projects. Lead QAQC initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards while driving continuous improvement across project lifecycles a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $106K *

Drive excellence in food safety and quality management within distribution operations. Oversee quality audits, employee training, and compliance measures while collaborating with teams to enhance proc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Drive the future of food safety and quality by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across operations and teams. Collaborate with vario...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to lead quality initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of excellence in manufacturing. Elevate workplace standards and streamline processes in a dynamic aerospac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in plant operations. Collaborate with team members to enhance productivity, enforce compliance, and lead training initiatives...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading quality assurance and food safety initiatives across a dynamic prepared foods organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and e...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Drive the efficient operations of the analytical testing laboratory, ensuring compliance with quality standards while mentoring a high-performing team. Utilize Lean methodologies to optimize workflows...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production planning and scheduling to ensure timely shipments and operational efficiency. Collaborate across departments to implement best practices and drive continuous...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize plant financial operations by delivering insights on cost accounting, inventory forecasting, and financial analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial performance a...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Drive the global strategy and governance of Quality Management Systems, enhancing compliance and operational performance across manufacturing sites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $129K *

Unlock potential by leading the advancement of integrated quality management systems across multiple sites. Ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and foster collaboration while overseeing c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Drive supplier quality assurance for pharmaceutical operations, ensuring compliance with CGMP and FDA regulations. Oversee supplier lifecycle management, lead audit teams, and collaborate with cross-f...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence by leading the Quality department to ensure compliance with food safety, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic food and beverage manufacturing team as you lead the Quality department, ensuring compliance with safety, food quality, and product standards while managing KPIs and continuous improvem...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing operations across warehousing, logistics, and inventory. Lead a high-performing team, drive process improvements, and ensure safety while delivering exceptional service to...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$76K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality and safety. Lead quality assurance initiatives, manage a skilled team, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic food manufacturing environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing audit quality and compliance. Leverage your expertise to guide assurance professionals, implement quality management practices, and influence the future of ou...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $180K *

Lead quality control initiatives for large-scale DoD construction projects, managing teams and processes to ensure compliance and excellence. Foster a collaborative environment while leveraging indust...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $100K *

Champion cross-functional projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals. Drive operational improvements, manage resources, and enhance stakeholder communication for su...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of plant operations by leading maintenance teams to optimize production, manage budgets, and drive technical talent development while ensuring safety and compliance in a dynamic manufac...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Help us lead and enhance our Quality Assurance program, ensuring product excellence and compliance. Manage a dedicated QA team, drive strategic initiatives, and collaborate across functions to optimiz...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Elevate quality standards by leading Quality Control and Assurance initiatives. Oversee compliance, training, and process execution while fostering team development and ensuring product integrity in a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Elevate food safety and quality standards by leading a dynamic team, implementing best practices, and fostering collaboration across multiple manufacturing sites to ensure compliance and excellence in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Join the charge in enhancing food safety and quality across multiple manufacturing sites. Lead a dedicated team, implement best practices, and foster collaboration to ensure compliance and excellence...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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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