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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$191K - $233K *

Drive quality excellence in our Supply Chain by collaborating across teams to ensure high standards for product development and manufacturing. Champion user experience through effective quality system...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of quality assurance in automotive manufacturing by leading compliance, driving initiatives, and enhancing supplier quality standards, while fostering a culture of excellence and cont...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead our quality engineering team, driving quality assurance initiatives, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes an...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive quality excellence across multiple manufacturing plants by setting standards, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality management across multiple sites, driving process improvements and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to standards while foste...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead operational excellence by overseeing logistics and transportation activities, ensuring compliance, optimizing resources, and enhancing customer satisfaction while developing a high-performing tea...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading operations management in transportation and logistics. Oversee daily activities, ensure compliance, drive performance, and foster team development while enhancing customer...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$127K - $159K *

Transform quality assurance by leading cross-functional initiatives, ensuring high standards in delivery and user experience. Drive test strategy, automation, and risk management to enhance product re...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Shape the quality culture and strategy in logistics, ensuring compliance and excellence in pharmaceutical distribution. Lead a dedicated team, manage audits, and drive continuous improvement to meet c...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Lead and empower a high-performing maintenance team, ensuring optimal operations in a dynamic 24/7 manufacturing environment through strategic planning, preventive maintenance, and hands-on leadership...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform transportation safety and compliance by leading initiatives, managing fleet operations, and driving performance metrics to enhance safety culture and operational effectiveness across the org...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$180K - $200K *

Take ownership of the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement for medical devices. Collaborate across teams to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle while le...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $159K *

Unlock potential by leading plant engineering strategies to enhance safety, efficiency, and performance. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement and manage technical solutions for pro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to ensure product quality through microbiological and analytical testing, compliance with GMP standards, and environmental monitoring, while contributing to the validation of life-saving...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading plant management efforts, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and driving productivity. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, man...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing blood component manufacturing and QC labs, ensuring compliance with FDA and AABB standards. Oversee staff training, SOP development, and operational efficiency while drivin...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring product quality and compliance, driving sustainable growth by analyzing customer needs, developing effective quality control processes, and guiding teams in a fast-paced en...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $90K *

Lead the charge in ensuring operational excellence through effective quality management, overseeing compliance, and enhancing customer relations while managing resources and processes to meet contract...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K *

Transform quality management by overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing customer relations. Lead initiatives to develop effective quality control processes while managing budgets and...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $160K *

Optimize quality assurance processes across multiple lumber manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with grade specifications and enhancing profitability through effective training and collaboration...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by managing and enhancing the Quality Control program, ensuring compliance and excellence through collaboration with project teams and oversight of inspections an...

2 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform quality assurance practices by leading cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, enhance processes, and uphold product safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and opera...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance field operations by ensuring compliance with QA/QC programs. Conduct inspections and assessments to uphold quality standards and project specifications within a dynamic pipe...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence by overseeing field QA/QC programs. Conduct inspections, ensure compliance with standards, and maintain quality expectations in the fast-paced pipeline indus...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring excellence in field quality management. Oversee QA/QC programs, conduct inspections, and drive compliance on pipeline projects, guaranteeing quality meets indu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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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