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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$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading food safety and quality initiatives with contract manufacturers. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance, drive improvements, and manage risks while supporting busine...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing daily GMP laboratory operations, ensuring quality and compliance while managing personnel and resources. Collaborate with leadership to enhance patient care and maintain...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by overseeing manufacturing systems, improving techniques, and leading a dedicated team to enhance process standards. Play an essential role in audit compliance and...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $174K *

Grow your career with a strategic role overseeing procurement processes, managing supplier relationships, and implementing cost-effective strategies to ensure our manufacturing operations run smoothly...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Deliver operational excellence by leading a dynamic team, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while driving continuous improvement and achieving performa...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of supply chain management by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing processes, and enhancing collaboration across teams to drive efficiency and quality in North American distr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in quality management by implementing robust systems that ensure product excellence and compliance with standards, while driving continuous improvement across cross-functional teams in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $176K *

Optimize manufacturing processes by leading production schedules and ensuring compliance. Manage teams and drive strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency within a dynamic, science-focus...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing plant operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while managing budgets and personnel. Collaborate with teams to meet...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $109K *

Lead the charge in a dynamic 2-year training program to develop future maintenance managers, focusing on enhancing organizational effectiveness and leadership skills within the poultry industry...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$119K - $173K *

Transform change control processes by leading a team to enhance governance, improve decision-making, and ensure compliance in a regulated environment, driving quality and efficiency across the organiz...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$92K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by managing daily shift activities, ensuring safety, quality, and performance standards are met. Collaborate with leadership to enhance team capabilities and achieve strat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Manage quality assurance efforts across major construction scopes, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications. Drive a culture of excellence and continuous improvement throughout the projec...

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2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading maintenance strategies and teams. Oversee comprehensive maintenance programs, ensuring equipment reliability, safety compliance, and efficiency in a dynamic m...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead and oversee comprehensive maintenance operations, ensuring optimal performance of equipment and adherence to safety standards while managing projects effectively to minimize downtime...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Develop innovative agronomy strategies while leading a high-performing team to drive science-based solutions that meet commercial goals and enhance customer experiences across multiple regions...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $150K *

Drive project success by leading cross-functional teams through product development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs from initiation to launch, while managing risks and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Lead cross-functional projects from initiation to launch, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer requirements. Drive execution, manage risks, and facilitate decision-making across te...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence by leading the Maintenance Engineering and Inspection team, enhancing reliability and asset management strategies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety across...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining quality control in the fragrance industry. You'll lead the development of a comprehensive QC program, ensuring raw materials and finished products meet the highest standa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$62K - $115K *

Shape production efficiency by leading a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment. Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards while meeting production targets. Engage with employees to foster...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$84K - $105K *

Drive operational training initiatives to enhance manufacturing excellence. Lead and optimize training delivery, inspire teams, and foster a culture of continuous learning in a dynamic environment foc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality management by leading a proactive team to ensure compliance with industry standards, driving continuous improvement, and elevating customer satisfaction through effective problem-sol...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by overseeing laboratory quality systems and compliance. Lead audits, drive continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards while collaborating with teams to p...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Champion laboratory excellence by overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a safety culture. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance effectiveness and drive continuous improvement a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.