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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$80K - $90K *

Lead the charge in optimizing laboratory and operational processes, ensuring seamless support for scientific teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain a safe, efficient, and well-equipped envi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $185K *

Champion operational excellence in a pilot plant setting, leading multifunctional teams to ensure safety, quality, and productivity while driving innovation and commercialization efforts for food prod...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$114K - $211K *

Elevate quality assurance by leading compliance initiatives and risk assessments. Drive continuous improvement in quality systems, ensuring regulatory adherence and effective training across teams in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape quality assurance processes by developing and implementing effective Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance, and leading audits to enhance project outcomes and client satisfaction...

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2 weeks ago

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

$76K - $119K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure compliance with quality management systems and regulatory standards in animal health. Drive a culture of quality and safety while collaborating with various stakeholders...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing assembly and paint operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while managing personnel and resourc...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $185K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing Grain Operations, driving efficiencies, and leading a dedicated team. Ensure quality management and customer satisfaction while fostering a culture of con...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $185K *

Empower operational excellence by overseeing Grain Operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and employee development while fostering a positive work environment and exceptional customer service...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Join us to drive innovative solutions and enhance operational efficiency across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to implement strategic initiatives and optimize processes, ensuring al...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive quality improvement initiatives across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance with standards while mentoring the team. Collaborate on resolving issues, leading audits, and fostering a culture...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Build and lead the quality management function in a high-volume solar cell fabrication environment, ensuring compliance with IEC and ISO standards while driving continuous improvement and quality cult...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive data management excellence by shaping a trusted data foundation for ERP transformation. Collaborate across teams to ensure data quality, governance, and alignment with business processes, enhanc...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality processes in manufacturing. Lead initiatives to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while driving continuous imp...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence at a dynamic manufacturing facility, leading all aspects of production, quality, and employee engagement. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance safety, profitability...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee quality operations, ensuring compliance and excellence in manufacturing processes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Optimize maintenance operations to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency. Lead a skilled team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives by leading the Contractor's Quality Management Program, ensuring compliance with standards and contract requirements while overseeing inspections, testing, and c...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K *

Champion the acquisition of organic feedstock, driving sales growth and establishing market leadership through relationship building and consultative selling in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence by leading safety, production, and quality initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and develop talent while managing daily plant oper...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality and food safety. Lead initiatives across manufacturing divisions, perform audits, and support quality programs to exceed customer expectations...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $105K *

Pioneer your career by leading complex production planning activities, aligning customer demand with material availability and manufacturing capacity. Drive operational reliability and enhance schedul...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Deliver exceptional leadership and guidance in production operations, overseeing teams to optimize processes, enhance performance metrics, and achieve production objectives while ensuring compliance w...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Architect a unified platform experience by integrating multiple software applications into a seamless system. Drive product strategy, enhance user experience, and collaborate cross-functionally to boo...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation by leading product and process improvements in microbiology. Drive technical strategies, maintain product specifications, and enhance product life cycles while mentoring teams and c...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead plant operations to drive safety, quality, and efficiency targets while empowering teams, managing resources, and optimizing processes in a dynamic manufacturing environment with a focus on conti...

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