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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$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing plant operations, ensuring production, quality, and safety standards are met while developing and mentoring a high-performing team to achieve business objectives and enhanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead plant operations, driving production, quality, and team development while ensuring safety and efficiency. Play a pivotal role in business strategy implementation and custom...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while managing budgets and driving cost reductions. Collaborate with teams to achieve excellence in manufa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $126K *

Oversee and optimize MRO inventory management, ensuring effective supply chain operations. Lead a team to coordinate material movements, enhance processes, and communicate with stakeholders to meet pl...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Champion the quality management efforts for critical infrastructure projects nationwide. Lead compliance with standards and regulations, drive continuous improvement, and mentor teams to achieve excel...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a dynamic manufacturing team, ensuring safety, quality, and continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional partners to meet production goals a...

Crossfield, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in the Food & Nutrition sector. Lead product strategies, build supplier relationships, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance market growth and profitabili...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving growth strategies in the food and nutrition sector. Collaborate with suppliers and sales teams to optimize product portfolios, enhance profitability, and lead market initia...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality across our national facilities by leading the Quality Management System, ensuring ISO compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in critical environments while mento...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $140K *

Drive quality excellence by leading a high-performing team, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering continuous improvement to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Redefine quality assurance by leading the Quality Unit, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards, and overseeing laboratory testing processes. Drive investigations, manage documentation, and uphold dat...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate operations by managing production schedules and supplier relations, ensuring timely material delivery. Lead process improvements and logistics to drive efficiency and enhance overall performan...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K *

Lead quality initiatives to enhance product standards, drive process improvements, and manage a dedicated team, ensuring safety and efficiency in manufacturing operations while meeting customer specif...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards and customer satisfaction. Manage QA activities, develop personnel, and drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing environme...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Drive quality assurance, audits, and customer satisfaction while fostering a culture of...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive excellence in maintenance leadership, ensuring optimal asset reliability through strategic initiatives, team management, and cross-functional collaboration for improved performance and cost-effi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative automation solutions in manufacturing to enhance efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and lead cross-functional teams in technological advancements across operations, maintenance, and p...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead operational excellence in a manufacturing facility, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while driving continuous improvement and talent development to meet business objectives and customer s...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading QA/QC initiatives across electrical projects and manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement through strategic oversight a...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality standards and processes across the business unit. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure co...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $145K *

Partner with us to lead production operations, driving Lean Manufacturing excellence while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Manage teams and projects to exceed performance metrics and foster...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $114K *

Transform data integrity and governance by leading data quality initiatives, enhancing confidence in enterprise data, and driving strategic decision-making through effective metadata and quality manag...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by managing a comprehensive Quality Management System, leading teams to enhance processes, and fostering strong customer and supplier relationships to meet business objectives...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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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