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 *

Champion quality excellence by leading initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams. Drive operational success through effective quality management practices and continuo...

Today

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

$92K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing Quality Assurance/Control activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and certifications. Drive strategic decisions and foster a culture of quality to enhance p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Manage and enhance the Quality Management System to ensure compliance, customer satisfaction, and product quality. Lead audits and inspections while driving continuous improvements and liaising with t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $150K *

Join us to lead the Quality Department, driving performance and compliance while fostering continuous improvement across engineering and operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion customer satisfaction by managing product quality and technical service for top-tier clients. Collaborate with global teams to align customer needs with business goals, driving continuous imp...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $150K *

Lead and manage the Quality organization to ensure compliance with NADCAP and ISO standards. Drive quality improvement initiatives, oversee audits, and collaborate across departments to enhance produc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in driving quality initiatives and enhancing manufacturing processes while collaborating across teams for compliance and improvement in the aerospace sector...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Champion quality excellence by leading a robust management system, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Engage with customers and suppliers to resolve is...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $115K *

Oversee quality assurance activities across multiple scopes, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to manage resources, support regulatory initiatives, and enhance cus...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$70K - $115K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives across diverse sites, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Lead teams, manage audits, and enhance processes to meet regulatory standards while fosteri...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $110K *

Play a key role in ensuring high-quality construction standards across projects. Oversee inspections, develop quality control processes, and collaborate with project teams to identify and resolve defi...

1 month ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the design quality management process, ensuring compliance with standards and timely submittals. Collaborate with contractors and stakeholders to uphold quality across all project phases, enhanci...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of quality control by conducting critical testing and validation. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure compliance with regulatory standards while driving continuous improveme...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing plant operations, ensuring safety and quality while managing production, maintenance, and compliance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a collaborative...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive quality excellence by leading a dynamic team to enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction across multiple sites while fostering a culture of continuous impro...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$119K - $148K *

Lead operational excellence and foster a safety culture in a high-speed manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and engage cross-functional teams to enhance productivity an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in advancing our Quality Management System by ensuring compliance with industry standards, enhancing product quality, and fostering continuous improvement across manufacturing processe...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $124K *

Unlock potential by optimizing quality management processes and standards. Collaborate across all levels to enhance product quality, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure regulatory com...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance product quality by leading compliance, validations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate across functions to drive sustainable solutions and mentor junior...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate quality standards by leading initiatives that ensure compliance and excellence in construction projects. Collaborate with teams to develop and implement effective quality management plans, fos...

Today

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

$110K - $120K *

Transform quality assurance by leading supplier and material approvals, managing non-conformances, and ensuring compliance in a hybrid, dynamic environment. Collaborate across teams to uphold food saf...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in quality oversight for validation activities in a regulated life sciences environment, ensuring compliance and collaboration across cross-functional teams to maintain high standards...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming quality assurance for lab platforms by driving automation, managing teams, and ensuring compliance in a regulated clinical environment. Collaborate on test architecture...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives by leading a team to transform manual testing into an automated, efficient process, ensuring compliance and reliability in a regulated clinical laboratory enviro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in laboratory operations by supervising chemists, managing testing priorities, and maintaining compliance with regulations while fostering a collaborat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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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