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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$90K - $100K *

Elevate sanitation operations in a poultry processing plant, ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. Lead a team, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate across department...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality assurance systems to achieve zero defects. Collaborate with engineering and customers to define inspection requirements, drive continuous improvement, and maintain...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality engineering excellence by leading process improvements, ensuring compliance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance manufacturing capabilities and product safety across...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Lead daily operations to achieve safety, quality, and cost targets while driving continuous improvement and compliance. Collaborate across functions to enhance plant performance and develop teams for...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the transformation of Quality and Food Safety across multiple facilities. Engage and develop teams, drive operational excellence, and influence strategic initiatives to enhance organizational per...

Taber, ABIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $135K *

Shape the future of quality management by leading site initiatives, implementing robust systems, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance production quality a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality and compliance across livestock nutrition manufacturing. Oversee safety programs, manage quality systems, and drive continuous improvement while fostering a culture...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $135K *

Lead food safety and quality initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration a...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring food safety and quality standards. Oversee quality assurance processes, manage personnel, and implement compliance measures to enhance product integrity in a d...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine your career by leading Quality Management & Compliance Systems. Drive continuous improvement, develop a high-impact team, and ensure compliance while fostering a positive work culture in a d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing product quality and safety. Lead initiatives in Quality Control and collaborate with various functions to ensure compliance with regulatory standards while dr...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance for new product development, supervising a dynamic QA team that drives technical decisions on product stability, batch releases, and cross-functional collaboration...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead a team focused on ensuring quality systems operate smoothly and efficiently. Oversee daily QA processes, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement using both traditional methods and advanced...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of quality assurance in ready-mix concrete by leading teams, optimizing mix designs, and driving sustainability initiatives to enhance product performance and reduce costs across oper...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality and sustainability in ready-mix concrete. Lead QA/QC initiatives, optimize mix designs, and drive cost efficiencies while ensuring compliance across m...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Empower excellence in quality management by leading a dedicated team to ensure all manufacturing processes consistently meet high standards, driving resolution and continuous improvement in quality as...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust quality control program, managing a team to enhance operational processes, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance across lending operations while leveraging autom...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Manage sanitation operations in a poultry processing plant, ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. Lead teams, drive continuous improvement, and maintain high-quality productio...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Quality processes while fostering team growth and success. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and enhance customer satisfaction through effective management...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive performance and safety in a fast-paced, multi-shift plant operation. Lead teams in production, budgeting, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance and maintaining quality standards f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Inspire excellence at the forefront of Quality and Food Safety leadership, driving strategic change and continuous improvement across multiple facilities while nurturing talent and fostering a high-pe...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in advancing quality management systems to enhance manufacturing efficiency. Collaborate with suppliers, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and utilize statistical tools to exce...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives across multiple departments, ensuring compliance with established procedures. Drive process improvements and mentor teams to enhance operational efficiency and r...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a QA Manager, driving compliance and process improvement across multiple departments. Collaborate nationally to enhance quality standards, mentor staff, and lead audits, ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$111K - $139K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by managing the plant quality system, ensuring compliance with standards, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and custom...

3 days 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.

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