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 *

Elevate quality assurance standards by leading compliance audits, monitoring raw materials, and ensuring product integrity. Collaborate across departments to enhance product development and resolve cu...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading our Quality Management System and cultivating a quality-centric culture. Collaborate across teams to define standards, manage audits, and support regulatory compliance a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead quality control initiatives to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards. Oversee documentation and inspections, coordinate with teams, and manage corrective actions for success...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Build and run a proactive statewide Quality Control Program to enhance service delivery across Facilities Engineering, Custodial, and Construction, focusing on prevention and continuous improvement...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Deliver leadership in Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to maximize production efficiency and cost-effectiveness while fostering technical talent and ensuring compliance with safety and environmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $114K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance initiatives, ensuring product safety and compliance while managing a dedicated team. Drive continuous improvement and collaborate across departments to enhance eff...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Champion the implementation and maintenance of food safety quality systems across North America, ensuring compliance with ISO and GFSI standards while driving continuous improvement and training initi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality excellence as a key technical manager overseeing motor assembly, testing, and supplier partnerships. Engage in new product development and ensure customer satisfaction through proactive...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion the packaging operation by leading teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring quality and safety standards. Drive efficiency and cost control while fostering a culture of collaboration and con...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $109K *

Join a team that directs hatchery operations to ensure high-quality chick production, optimize costs, and maintain compliance with animal welfare and safety regulations, all while fostering a collabor...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production at a dynamic industrial plant, managing personnel and enhancing efficiency while maintaining quality standards and fostering a responsive work environment. Tak...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in juice processing and packaging. Lead engineering projects to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability while collaborating across departments to ensure s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in pilot plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable processes. Build and manage a skilled team while overseeing commissioning, training, and performance management to dri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer your career by overseeing operations in a food manufacturing facility. Lead a diverse team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with safety standards while managing P&L account...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing key aspects of a Mega-project for a greenfield Low Carbon Ammonia facility, overseeing engineering firms, developing project scopes, and ensuring timely execution within bu...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality standards across multiple locations. Lead initiatives in compliance, training, and performance improvement while collaborating with diverse teams to e...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance in food manufacturing by developing and managing comprehensive Quality Systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement across all...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Champion the optimization and maintenance of renewable energy systems, ensuring peak performance and compliance. Lead field teams, manage inspections, and troubleshoot equipment issues while fostering...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Transform supply chain operations by managing distribution, budgets, and team development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, drive continuous improvement, and ensure opera...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$112K - $155K *

Reimagine quality management in a dynamic environment, leading a team to ensure products exceed standards. Drive continuous improvement, oversee compliance, and enhance customer satisfaction through e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$70K - $110K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing a robust QA/QC program, ensuring compliance with quality standards across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of excellence...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading global Quality Management Systems, driving compliance and performance improvements across manufacturing operations while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance cust...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Champion our Plant's Quality Systems, ensuring compliance and food safety through effective management, training, and auditing. Collaborate across departments to uphold standards and drive quality imp...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Empower teams by enhancing food safety and quality protocols through hands-on training and real-time coaching. Own product adherence to specifications and maintain compliance on the floor, ensuring a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Transform the production floor by enhancing food safety and quality capabilities through training, coaching, and oversight of QA teams, ensuring adherence to standards while collaborating with operati...

Reposted 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.

  • 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.