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.
Plant Environmental Health & Safety Manager
$80K - $95K *
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Quality Manager - NJ (Regional)
$80K - $85K *
Lead quality management initiatives to ensure compliance with standards and enhance product quality. Collaborate with vendors and internal teams, driving continual improvement and effective problem so...
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$90K - $110K *
Help us drive operational excellence by leading maintenance strategies, managing resources, and ensuring compliance. You'll foster team development and enhance customer satisfaction while overseeing d...
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$85K - $110K *
Drive operational excellence as you lead sawmill operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and profitability. Oversee production, quality control, and workforce performance while fostering continuous i...
1 week ago
$86K - $126K *
Innovate quality assurance strategies while supervising a team of technicians. Champion continuous improvement projects, ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards, and enhance product quality to eleva...
Reposted 2 days ago
$99K - $145K *
Champion excellence in quality standards by leading inspection operations, fostering safety culture, managing team performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic manufacturin...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead a team that drives innovation in Quality Control processes, ensuring compliance and supporting method validation for cell and gene therapy products while collaborating with cross-functional teams...
1 week ago
Quality Manager - Construction Materials Testing
$88K - $105K *
Lead and manage construction materials testing projects, ensuring quality assurance, client satisfaction, and compliance with standards while overseeing operations and fostering team development for s...
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Quality Manager - Construction Materials Testing
$80K - $95K *
Elevate the quality of construction projects by leading materials testing initiatives. Oversee project life cycles, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction while fostering team development and mai...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive operational excellence by leading a diverse team, ensuring production goals, safety, and quality standards are met while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and effective communication...
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Quality Manager (Advanced Flex Technologies)
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in enhancing quality assurance processes, managing a dedicated team to drive compliance, improve production standards, and ensure customer satisfaction through strategic initiatives an...
1 week ago
$160K - $189K *
Lead the charge in strategic Quality Operations across commercial and clinical pharmaceutical sectors, ensuring compliance and product quality through oversight of manufacturing and testing partners...
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Director of Manufacturing and Quality
$200K - $250K *
Transform global manufacturing strategy and quality management for hardware products, ensuring seamless NPI transitions and optimizing production across multi-site operations, while leading a high-per...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in ensuring effective Quality Assurance operations, overseeing audits, inspections, and compliance within the pharmaceutical sector while collaborating with cross-functional teams to u...
Today
$130K - $155K *
Inspire excellence in aerospace manufacturing by leading quality assurance efforts, driving compliance and innovation on the production floor, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achiev...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in overseeing quality control management for complex healthcare construction projects, ensuring compliance with stringent regulations and standards while mentoring teams and coordinati...
3 days ago
Quality Assurance Manager - Sterling - USA-CRP
$88K - $105K *
Elevate project success by leading quality assurance efforts, mentoring team members, and fostering collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and meet client needs. Drive compliance and standard...
4 weeks ago
Continuous Improvement Manager
$96K - $178K *
Lead the charge in driving Continuous Improvement initiatives across operations, collaborating globally to enhance processes, engage teams, and achieve measurable results through innovative methodolog...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $90K *
Transform payroll operations by leading a dynamic team, ensuring compliance and accuracy across multi-state payroll processes while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in a fast...
2 days ago
$140K - $155K *
Drive operational excellence by leading maintenance teams to ensure optimal performance of production equipment and systems. Implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to enhance safet...
2 weeks ago
Quality Manager - Packaging for DRI Plastics
$80K - $95K *
Empower quality excellence by leading a dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives for top-tier c...
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$84K - $95K *
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Crop Protection & Seed Treatment Portfolio Mgr
$121K - $190K *
Optimize strategic marketing initiatives for seed treatment and crop protection, driving innovation and growth through portfolio analysis, cross-departmental collaboration, and market insights to enha...
6 days ago
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
$88K - $105K *
Discover a leadership role where you will shape and enhance EHS programs across multiple facilities, fostering a proactive safety culture while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure compliance an...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Pioneer plant operations by managing production, maintenance, and quality. Lead and develop teams while ensuring safety and efficiency. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance performance and customer...
2 days 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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