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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$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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to establish and oversee quality assurance strategies, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in production processes. Drive continuous improvement and lead initiatives to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform food safety and quality assurance systems, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Lead a dedicated QA team, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of excellence in p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$135K - $155K *

Oversee all manufacturing operations, driving performance and growth initiatives while managing budgets and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Lead a high-performing team to ach...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $150K *

Lead and optimize operations at a medical device manufacturing site, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve production goals while fostering a culture of c...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $185K *

Empower agricultural innovation by leading California farming operations, ensuring optimal crop management and facility standards. Drive team development, operational excellence, and safety compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing mechanical operations at the plant, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and enhancing equipment longevity through innovative engineering solutions and effective r...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring excellence in construction by leading quality control initiatives on high-stakes projects in the data center sector, directly impacting critical infrastructure...

3 weeks ago

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

$89K - $115K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading a dynamic team in a manufacturing environment. Drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives while optimizing processes and fostering a cultur...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality excellence by leading compliance with ISO 14001 and TS 16949 standards, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability within the organization...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive excellence in Biological Quality Control operations, overseeing testing and compliance for vaccines to meet global regulatory standards. Manage laboratory departments while nurturing team develo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on quality, health, and safety management. Lead initiatives in a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across resea...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality management initiatives to enhance compliance and improve pediatric healthcare outcomes. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices, conduct audits, and foster a culture of continu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by leading compliance initiatives, enhancing processes, and fostering collaboration across teams. Utilize your expertise to maintain ISO standards and develop impactful qualit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Manage and implement quality control activities for projects, ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to uphold quality assurance, conduct audits, and drive correct...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee plant operations, driving continuous improvement in production, safety, and quality. Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency and employee development while ensuring a col...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engineer plant operations by overseeing production, maintenance, and quality. Lead a team to optimize efficiency, ensure safety compliance, and manage budgets while driving continuous improvement in a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality assurance in electrical services by developing standards, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and exceed client...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Lead and optimize plant operations by ensuring efficient production, maintaining quality standards, and managing personnel. Drive compliance with safety and quality regulations while fostering a posit...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality systems across manufacturing sites. Lead initiatives to improve customer satisfaction, reduce costs, and strengthen performance while managing quality...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance. Lead the Quality Control Department, overseeing operations, managing staff, and driving initiatives to meet industry...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Join to drive the operational leadership of a high-impact plant, focusing on growth, efficiency, and team development. Champion safety and continuous improvement while achieving performance goals in a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.