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 - $130K *

Lead the charge in quality management, ensuring product excellence and compliance in a discrete manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, oversee quality teams, and foster c...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate compliance and quality improvement in drug production by leading Quality Assurance initiatives and regulatory oversight, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and implementing effectiv...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $140K *

Advance the Quality Management System while leading teams to optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring quality standards are met from design to delivery and fostering collaboration across various dep...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality initiatives and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and enhance product quality w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Elevate quality assurance standards by leading audits, managing QA/QC teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality assurance initiatives by overseeing audits, managing data analysis, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance the Quality Management System and dr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive excellence in quality assurance and control by overseeing inspection processes, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate across functions to enhance quality s...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence by leading Quality Control operations to ensure compliance, enhance team capabilities, and improve processes in a dynamic manufacturing environment while managing project risks and ti...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the highest quality and compliance of electronic components, leading inspection operations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic and...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Transform quality management across diverse USACE projects, ensuring compliance and excellence in construction standards. Lead teams, oversee inspections, and drive continuous improvement for successf...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $130K *

Advance quality assurance on critical USACE projects across the Southern & Eastern U.S. Lead quality control efforts, manage project compliance, and ensure excellence in construction standards over mu...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $105K *

Lead the charge in quality management, ensuring compliance and excellence in production standards while fostering a continuous improvement culture to elevate product reliability and customer satisfact...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to elevating quality standards across diverse construction operations. Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive Quality Management System, ensuring compl...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supplier quality and internal systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvements, ensure compliance with specifications, and elevate...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to supplier quality management and internal systems, driving improvements in product specifications. Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure product integrity and compliance through ro...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing supplier quality, ensuring compliance with specifications, and leading improvements through collaboration in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive excellence and c...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in quality control, managing laboratory operations, enhancing processes, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic, regulated environment while driving team success and pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality management systems and compliance initiatives. Oversee the Quality Assurance team, ensuring product quality and regulatory adherence while collaborating across dep...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive regional food safety and quality assurance through leadership, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring effective execution and compliance in North America while mana...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a pivotal leader in food safety and quality assurance across North America, driving performance and collaboration between operations and supply chain while fostering a culture of continuous...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$94K - $129K *

Transform quality assurance by leading batch disposition and compliance efforts. Drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational effectiveness and ensure timely release of drug substances...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $134K *

Take ownership of quality management strategies, driving excellence and compliance across operations. Lead and develop teams to enhance performance, manage audits, and ensure adherence to industry sta...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the optimization and maintenance of renewable energy systems, ensuring compliance and performance through effective management of field teams and troubleshooting of equipment issues. Drive safety...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Play a key role in managing the plant quality system, ensuring product consistency, and supervising quality technicians while addressing customer concerns and coordinating corrective actions in a dyna...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $132K *

Champion operational excellence across Seeds Development in the Western US, driving strategic leadership, compliance, and talent development to enhance nursery and seed logistics performance while ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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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