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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$100K - $120K *

Drive the future of advanced glass fabrication by leading high-volume operations, optimizing processes, and building a high-performing team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Your leadership will...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of quality control in construction projects, ensuring compliance with standards, documentation accuracy, and a safe work environment. Collaborate with teams to uphold quality processes...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Empower the quality assurance of major construction projects by implementing standards, overseeing compliance, and leading teams to ensure every aspect aligns with specifications and safety regulation...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $130K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives for liquid fuels maintenance, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. Engage teams in implementing effective quality control measures, promoting safety...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic QA team, ensuring compliance with FDA GLP standards, and driving continuous improvement in preclinical safety and toxicology testing. Manage audits, inspection...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of financial leadership in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with leadership on budgets, performance analysis, and cost efficiencies while guiding a skilled finance tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Oversee the Quality Systems department, ensuring product excellence and regulatory compliance. Lead a team to implement quality programs, manage audits, and drive continuous improvement across all ope...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$72K - $93K *

Elevate your construction career by ensuring project quality and excellence. Collaborate with teams and manage activities to meet client standards, while overseeing documentation for accuracy and comp...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$78K - $125K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production processes while managing a diverse team across shifts, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and GMP standards for uninterrupted operations and continuous imp...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$166K - $249K *

Unlock potential by leading product strategy and digital initiatives in bioprocessing. Collaborate across teams to enhance offerings and drive growth, ensuring customer success through innovative solu...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $160K *

Champion a culture of safety and compliance by leading HES initiatives across operations. Drive continuous improvement and ensure adherence to regulations while fostering collaboration among teams to...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $159K *

Drive maintenance operations in a manufacturing facility, enhancing equipment reliability and performance while managing budgets and promoting safety, quality, and continuous improvement with a high-p...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a team in designing and maintaining digital technology infrastructure, ensuring timely project delivery, and fostering collaboration across functions to enhance...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and manage quality control programs in large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance and excellence in execution across various domestic and international sites...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer quality management at a manufacturing plant, ensuring product integrity with adherence to KORE standards and regulatory requirements through effective team leadership and cross-organizational...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Champion efficient plant operations by leading teams, ensuring quality standards, and driving continuous improvement while managing costs and compliance with safety regulations...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead production management, focusing on quality and efficiency while ensuring employee welfare and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and lead technical operations in cement manufacturing. Oversee mining, engineering, and quality control to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain compliance with safety and environmen...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $200K *

Transform the Project Management Department by leading a high-performing team, driving sales growth, and enhancing client relationships while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence by leading landscape maintenance teams, enhancing client satisfaction, and fostering employee development through tailored training and mentorship. Collaborate across all...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Lead operational excellence and team development in a complex scientific services environment. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional service while managing budgets an...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Empower project success by leading QA/QC initiatives, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and fostering effective communication among teams. Drive technical support and oversee quality plans t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a QA/QC Manager, leading project quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering effective communication across teams to drive project success...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by leading a team in a dynamic CDMO environment. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement and effective communication acros...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality excellence by leading the quality team, improving processes and compliance, and enhancing customer relationships to achieve operational success in a manufacturing setting. Foster a cultu...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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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