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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$140K - $155K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance for enterprise data warehouse and reporting initiatives. Oversee a diverse QA team, ensuring adherence to standards while driving continuous improvement in testing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $155K *

Champion data quality assurance by leading QA activities for enterprise data validation and reporting. Oversee a diverse QA team, enforce standards, and drive continuous improvement in testing practic...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring data integrity and quality. Lead QA activities for enterprise data validation and reporting, managing onshore and offshore teams while enforcing best practices...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $155K *

Champion quality assurance efforts for enterprise data warehouse and reporting initiatives. Lead a diverse QA team, ensuring adherence to standards while driving testing strategies, data validation, a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $155K *

Lead the charge in ensuring data quality through comprehensive QA strategies, overseeing a dynamic team to validate enterprise data warehouse and reporting initiatives, while fostering collaboration a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $155K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance for enterprise data warehouse and reporting initiatives. Oversee QA teams, enforce standards, and ensure data integrity through comprehensive testing and stakehold...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K *

Lead sanitation operations to ensure compliance with food safety and cleanliness standards. Drive continuous improvement while managing a skilled team and collaborating across departments to optimize...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$132K - $178K *

Lead a dynamic team to optimize quality oversight through data-driven insights, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in R&D processes. Drive governance and operational excellence in quality...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance excellence in IT operations for the U.S. Army. Lead compliance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and ensure mission success in a dynam...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Manage and enhance the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across operations. Lead quality teams, oversee audits, and foster a culture of excellence focus...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $95K *

Lead a dynamic Quality Control team, ensuring compliance with standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and process reliability across the organization...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Empower quality assurance processes by leading a dynamic team in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Drive customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing product q...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $160K *

Innovate safety and compliance strategies across operations, ensuring adherence to regulations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement in environmental health and s...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to elevate supplier quality standards, lead initiatives, and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate across functions to enhance performance metrics and ensure alignment with glo...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $211K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality assurance by implementing robust systems to ensure compliance and excellence across engineering and construction projects within regulated environments...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate supplier quality through strategic leadership and collaboration. Drive excellence in APQP, PPAP, and continuous improvement while managing teams and ensuring compliance across a global supply...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $135K *

Oversee the maintenance and repair of production machinery, ensuring minimal downtime. Collaborate with teams to implement preventive maintenance programs and manage vendor contracts while maintaining...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $135K *

Transform maintenance operations by overseeing the repair and upkeep of production machinery, ensuring minimal downtime while enhancing facility efficiency and safety protocols. Lead a skilled team to...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Drive operational excellence across manufacturing plants, ensuring unified standards and performance. Lead with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement while developing plant leadership...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$77K - $160K *

Manage laboratory operations by leading a team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing quality and efficiency. Drive technical excellence, resource management, and continuous improvement initiatives to op...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Optimize quality management systems for hyperscale logistics, translating complex requirements into scalable processes. Collaborate across teams to ensure operational excellence and support rapid site...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$91K - $160K *

Shape the future of production and material planning by leading a team to optimize inventory, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure product availability across the manufacturing network while dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform operational efficiency by leading plant management, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability across multi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $115K *

Contribute to global product quality by managing end-to-end processes, collaborating with diverse teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to meet high standards in product development an...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$66K - $171K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and quality in material management processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier qualifications and enhance operational efficiency in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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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    Browse Ladders for vetted Plant Quality Manager opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, and filter listings by location and other preferences.