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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$110K - $150K *

Manage microbiology lab operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and timely testing execution. Lead staff and support quality initiatives while monitoring lab performance and maintaining readiness...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $110K *

Transform quality management across multiple facilities by driving compliance, enhancing food safety, and leading improvement initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure product excellence a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by leading production teams, optimizing processes, and fostering a culture of accountability. Implement strategic plans to enhance productivity while ensuring compliance w...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives in GMP operations while leading a dedicated team. Collaborate across manufacturing processes to ensure compliance, enhance training, and support career development...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Elevate quality assurance standards by leading the QA team in food safety oversight, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Foster collaboration across departments to ensure pr...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$106K - $134K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee Quality Control operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Lead a skilled group in testing, analysis, and continuous improvement while driving safety and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by leading a team to develop and implement robust quality control strategies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements while fostering a culture o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading quality systems and compliance initiatives in a regulated environment. Support product delivery while managing a team to uphold standards and drive continuous improvement a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence by leading assurance and control initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and compliance wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $190K *

Inspire quality excellence across multiple manufacturing sites by leading strategic initiatives in Quality Control, Sanitation, and Laboratory functions. Drive continuous improvement and ensure compli...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $170K *

Architect quality excellence across manufacturing operations by overseeing teams and implementing robust systems. Drive compliance and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with cross-fu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading daily operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagem...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality standards and processes. As a Quality Assurance Manager, you'll lead initiatives for ISO 9001 certification, drive continuous improvement, and collabo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading quality assurance initiatives that ensure compliance and safety in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and enhance custom...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Shape and drive quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence and customer satisfaction...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance processes by overseeing material inspections, managing master data, and enhancing customer support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with qualit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production efficiency and team performance while managing a diverse workforce. Drive quality standards and ensure adherence to policies in a fast-paced industrial environ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $130K *

Lead the development and management of project Quality Control systems, ensuring compliance with all regulations and standards. Foster collaboration among project teams to systematically address quali...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $170K *

Elevate food safety standards by leading the Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs, ensuring every product meets company benchmarks. Drive team performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$105K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing food safety and quality programs while collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in quality assurance and control. Lead and oversee a skilled quality team, ensuring compliance and product integrity for diagnostic products while driving co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $140K *

Lead and elevate laboratory quality control operations, ensuring compliance, integrity, and performance. Build and mentor a high-performing team while collaborating cross-functionally to uphold the hi...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing a Design Center Quality Team, ensuring compliance with quality systems and design assurance. Drive metrics and objectives to meet organizational goals while fostering colla...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee and enhance quality systems, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and continuous improvement. Lead a skilled team to achieve quality metric...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive continuous improvement in quality systems and performance, ensuring customer requirements are met. Lead a team to enhance quality metrics, resolve issues, and support new product introductions w...

Today

  •   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.

  • Where can I find Plant Quality Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

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