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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$104K - $143K *

Champion quality excellence by leading a team to enhance processes, drive compliance, and implement improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure custom...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform operations by driving safety, quality, and productivity in a collaborative environment. Coach talent, enhance customer satisfaction, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to elevate pe...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $183K *

Shape quality excellence in aerospace by leading compliance with ISO9001, AS9100, and NADCAP standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage audits, and enhance customer satisfaction throu...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion transformational change by leading manufacturing operations to exceed performance goals in safety, quality, and productivity. Drive a culture of continuous improvement while managing a divers...

Hawkesbury, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $143K *

Lead quality initiatives for medical device manufacturing, ensuring compliance and excellence in processes. Oversee quality personnel, manage customer relations, and drive continuous improvement using...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $143K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality excellence for medical device manufacturing, managing customer relations, and overseeing site quality operations while implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $143K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading site quality initiatives, managing customer relations, and supervising quality teams to ensure compliance and optimize performance in medical device ma...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate quality standards by leading QA/QC initiatives in data center projects. Develop project-specific QA/QC plans, conduct inspections, and ensure adherence to industry standards while training sta...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to quality assurance standards and continuous improvement initiatives. Oversee project-specific QA/QC plans while ensuring compliance with electrical standards and specifications. Collabora...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Manage quality assurance processes for data center projects, ensuring standards and continuous improvements. Collaborate with teams to develop QA/QC plans, conduct inspections, train staff, and delive...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive product and process quality initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction, ensuring compliance and fostering continuous improvement. Lead quality teams, manage relationships with customers and su...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $118K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing crystallization and evaporation processes, ensuring safety and compliance while leading training initiatives and managing personnel to optimize production an...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$71K - $126K *

Transform the refining process by leading a team of 20-30 union employees. Ensure quality standards and safety compliance while optimizing production efficiency in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$113K - $163K *

Optimize quality processes by leading continuous improvement initiatives, analyzing performance data, and fostering a culture of excellence within the organization to enhance operational efficiency an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Drive the optimization and governance of the Enterprise Maintenance Management platform, enhancing asset reliability through IBM Maximo. Collaborate across functions to deliver solutions that boost op...

1 month ago

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

$75K - $100K *

Lead the charge in quality control to ensure products meet specifications, analyze trends, and enhance operational excellence through collaboration and process improvement while maintaining accurate d...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in document control operations, ensuring compliance and quality standards while driving process improvements. Oversee a team, manage documentation, and collaborate cross-functionally t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Oversee quality assurance initiatives across North America, enhancing special process auditing, team leadership, and operational training while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement within th...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform quality management across operations as you lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with standards, driving customer satisfaction and profitability while collaborating...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading quality assurance initiatives in life sciences operations. Collaborate with teams to establish processes, maintain compliance and drive a strong quality culture while ensur...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $138K *

Lead quality assurance initiatives driving continuous improvement and product integrity. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to enhance service quality and navigate complex regulator...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $165K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and excellence in Quality Management Systems. Oversee Quality personnel, drive continuous improvement, and support product development in a regulated medical dev...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead and oversee project quality control functions, ensuring compliance with established Quality Programs, while collaborating with engineers and management to uphold construction excellence...

3 weeks ago

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

$101K - $130K *

Transform financial governance in manufacturing by optimizing costs, driving strategic initiatives, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve financial goals while ensuring effective decision sup...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead quality excellence and ensure compliance through effective management of the QC laboratory. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, collaborate with teams, and uphold food safety standards to d...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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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    Browse Ladders for vetted Plant Quality Manager opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, and filter listings by location and other preferences.