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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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...
Yesterday
Manager, Supplier Quality - US/CAN/MX
$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 4 days ago
$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
$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...
3 days ago
$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...
Yesterday
$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...
Yesterday
$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
Associate Manager/Manager, Lab Operations
$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...
Today
$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...
6 days ago
Production and Material Planning Manager
$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
$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
Product Quality Improvement Manager (PQIM)
$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...
Yesterday
Materials Management Quality Assurance
$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
Materials Management Quality Assurance
$66K - $171K *
Champion innovative material management processes to ensure compliance and quality in pharmaceutical operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier qualifications and enhance...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive quality excellence by managing diverse teams, enhancing processes, and achieving quality objectives. Lead initiatives in quality management, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with industry sta...
Reposted 2 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive the overall accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and team management. Lead a skilled accounting staff while analyzing financial statements and overseeing comp...
1 week ago
Group Leader or Department Manager, Strain Engineering
$150K - $170K *
Lead and develop a research team focused on engineering microorganisms for small molecule and protein production, shaping strategy and execution of metabolic engineering projects through global collab...
Today
Senior Category Manager (Plant Procurement Americas)
$140K - $160K *
Lead procurement strategies for a $100M spend, managing a team to optimize sourcing and supplier performance across the Americas. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance productivity and drive value...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality systems across all functions. Lead initiatives that drive improvements in manufacturing processes and customer satisfaction while fostering a culture...
1 week ago
$107K - $147K *
Optimize plant maintenance operations by leading a high-performance team, ensuring safety and efficiency while aligning with strategic goals. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate w...
4 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Pioneer a culture of quality as you lead injection molding quality initiatives, ensuring compliance and excellence in a regulated manufacturing environment while driving continuous improvement and col...
Reposted today
$165K - $190K *
Empower quality excellence by leading initiatives, training teams, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with project management and field personnel to uphold quality assurance across op...
Yesterday
$159K - $238K *
Oversee quality management processes, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications. Lead a team of inspectors, develop training programs, and implement quality plans to achieve project goals...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead quality initiatives across departments, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 standards. Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, corrective actions, and team collaboration to enhance pr...
Yesterday
Quality Assurance Manager - Virginia - USA
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in quality assurance by enhancing team collaboration and operational efficiency. Mentor team members to develop their careers while ensuring compliance with standards and delivering pr...
3 weeks ago
What does a Plant Quality Manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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