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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$170K - $200K *

Transform quality management by leading strategic initiatives that ensure products and processes meet rigorous standards. Collaborate across departments to drive continuous improvement and foster a cu...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring project quality standards in civil and structural construction. Oversee quality control processes, manage subcontractors, and drive continuous improvement through data anal...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Advance project quality in civil and structural construction through effective control measures, inspections, and continuous improvement, ensuring contract compliance and fostering teamwork for optima...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$97K - $155K *

Lead the charge in optimizing warehouse operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across teams to meet performance targets and se...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Reimagine manufacturing excellence by leading high-performing teams to ensure safe, efficient, and quality-compliant assembly operations. Drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of accountab...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $117K *

Lead quality initiatives to ensure product excellence and safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and uphold high standar...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$96K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving quality excellence across food manufacturing operations. Lead systems and programs ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Advance quality engineering by leading a proactive approach to product reliability and prevention. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality standards throughout development, manufa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $157K *

Transform manufacturing operations by leading teams to enhance safety, productivity, and cost-effectiveness while driving continuous improvement and compliance with regulations. Join a team that's com...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading supply chain strategies and operations. Drive demand, capacity, and inventory planning while ensuring on-time delivery and supplier performance. Collaborate cross-functiona...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $103K *

Discover a pivotal role in ensuring food safety and quality at our facility. Lead initiatives to enhance our Food Safety Management System, oversee sanitation standards, and train staff to uphold comp...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Lead the strategic management of North America benefits programs, ensuring financial stewardship, compliance, and enhanced workforce health outcomes through data-driven insights and cross-functional c...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing North America benefits programs, ensuring financial stewardship and regulatory compliance while driving cross-functional strategies to enhance workforce health outcomes a...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue growth and managing key customer relationships while executing sales strategies and expanding market presence. Collaborate across teams to support product developmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Make your mark at this leadership role overseeing plant-level supply planning, production scheduling, and inventory management. Partner with cross-functional teams to balance demand and supply, creati...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of product quality by overseeing critical decisions in new product development. Your expertise ensures high standards and regulatory compliance, making impactful quality assessments a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $129K *

Unlock your potential as a Safety Manager, driving continuous improvement in safety operations. Lead strategic initiatives, foster a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance with regulations to pr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant, driving growth and fostering a high-performing culture. Utilize your leadership skills to enhance safety, quality, and continuou...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing manufacturing team to drive safety, quality, and operational excellence. Foster a culture of continuous improvement while achieving financial objectives a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing equipment efficiency and managing a skilled maintenance team while ensuring safety and compliance across plant operations. Drive improvements through preventative maintena...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead and enhance materials management by driving procurement, planning, and inventory control. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational excellence, ensuring timely delivery of cu...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Elevate our maintenance operations by overseeing all aspects of machine and facility upkeep. Lead a dedicated team to ensure production efficiency, safety compliance, and continuous improvement in a d...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Advance operational excellence by leading a dynamic team to optimize production, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement initi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $126K *

Shape the future of quality in brewing by leading initiatives focused on food safety, microbiology, and continuous improvement while collaborating with operations to enhance quality systems across the...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$101K - $151K *

Drive procurement excellence by executing sourcing strategies, optimizing costs, and managing supplier relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance and delive...

2 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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