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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$66K - $111K *

Drive your career with a leadership role overseeing production activities, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead a diverse team, implement improvements, and foster a culture of teamwork while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while managing a diverse team to exceed performance metrics and deliv...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by leading maintenance and utilities support in a chemical production environment, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency while managing budgets and capital projects...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $125K *

Drive quality excellence by supporting sales, resolving customer issues, and enhancing processes. Collaborate with teams to implement effective quality management strategies and ensure compliance with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Advance project execution by coordinating firmware integration efforts, managing schedules, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely product development and operational efficie...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Empower project success by leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results. Manage timelines, scope, and stakeholder communication while ensuring alignment and addressing risks across m...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead project teams in executing capital projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve project goals and manage ris...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Drive the execution of automotive connector projects by leading global, cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction while managing project scope and financial...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing global CAD/eCAD upgrade projects, ensuring timely delivery and execution across diverse teams. Cultivate governance practices, manage dependencies, and enhance reporting to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading innovative product development projects in Industrial Automation. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage customer relationships, and deliver quality solutions on time...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Elevate food safety standards by leading compliance initiatives, ensuring quality in dairy manufacturing, and fostering a culture of safety and sustainability. Collaborate with teams to implement effe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $140K *

Oversee daily manufacturing operations for composite airframe structures and UAS. Lead a team of technicians, ensuring production schedules are met while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $120K *

Tackle quality assurance challenges by overseeing compliance, inspections, and project documentation. Collaborate with teams to ensure standards are met, mentor junior staff, and maintain a positive c...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower production excellence by leading operations, enhancing quality, and driving safety initiatives. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and ensure compliance in a dynamic manufacturing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$68K - $102K *

Lead daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Oversee team performance, drive continuous improvement, and maintain compliance with industry standards while fostering a po...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $95K *

Lead branch operations by enhancing logistics, safety, and employee engagement. Drive profitability through effective management, mentoring, and process improvements while ensuring compliance with pol...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence and employee development. As a branch leader, you'll oversee logistics, manage daily operations, and foster a culture of safety and efficiency wh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $100K *

Shape the future of pricing strategy by analyzing market trends and developing competitive pricing for ocean freight services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize profitability and enh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $100K *

Engage in quality leadership by overseeing quality programs and driving compliance in manufacturing and cultivation operations, ensuring optimal processes across shifts while leading analytical labora...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to drive innovative bioscience projects, enhancing safety and efficiency while developing talent and managing complex capital initiatives for long-term operational succ...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$104K - $194K *

Lead the refining process of raw sugar, ensuring quality and efficiency while managing a team. Oversee operations, optimize costs, and develop personnel in a dynamic, 24/7 environment, adapting to shi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$108K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by managing cross-functional teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Ensure compliance, foster a safety culture, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhan...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $143K *

Optimize laboratory operations by leading a diverse team in production control, ensuring efficient material management and compliance. Drive strategic planning and logistics integration to support mis...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing plant reliability and engineering excellence. Lead a skilled group to drive uptime, cost efficiency, and safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, whi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing manufacturing processes and optimizing efficiency. Collaborate on product launches and maintain compliance, while fostering a safety-first culture in a dynam...

4 weeks ago

  •   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.