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 - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee downstream mRNA production in a cGMP environment. Lead operations, ensure quality compliance, and drive continuous improvement while managing a dedicated team in a fast...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the dry processing operations of a frac sand facility, ensuring production efficiency, quality control, and safety compliance while managing a dedicated team and collaborating across departments...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Empower our operations by managing procurement processes for equipment and materials. Collaborate with engineering and research teams to ensure timely delivery and quality, while building strong suppl...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Manage daily plant operations to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead compliance with regulations, oversee budgets, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a skilled workf...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in ensuring the safety and compliance of innovative diagnostic technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide products through the design lifecycle, focusing on quality...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate construction quality on high-stakes projects by leading QA/QC efforts. Collaborate with site teams to ensure compliance with design specs and standards, fostering a culture of excellence throu...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage quality assurance and control on site, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications while independently verifying construction processes. Collaborate effectively with teams to uphold h...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading quality management initiatives for facility operations. Drive continuous improvement, establish quality standards, and engage with clients to ensure compliance and operatio...

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

$80K - $100K *

Redefine quality assurance by creating and implementing standards that ensure top-notch compliance and continuous improvement across products and services while leading a team in a dynamic manufacturi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence by leading quality operations, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic laboratory environment. Your expertise will shape the fut...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $220K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance quality management systems in heavy civil construction. Drive continuous improvement, manage site quality personnel, and ensure compliance across projects in the Pacific...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing operations, safety, and quality. Drive efficiency and mentor teams in a dynamic environment committed to excellence and continuous improvement...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing the Process Safety Management and Dust Hazard Analysis programs, ensuring compliance and facilitating audits while collaborating with various departments to enhance safet...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of plant operations by leading safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives. Drive team development and operational excellence while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Help us lead complex capital projects by overseeing technical and operational management, ensuring timely delivery, and mentoring a talented team for excellence in bulk material handling and construct...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate compliance standards by leading regulatory affairs in a laboratory setting. Ensure quality assurance, manage audits, and foster a culture of safety and accountability while collaborating acros...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $90K *

Drive daily production operations, ensuring safety and quality standards while leading a team of 12-15 employees. Collaborate with site leadership to set strategic direction and enhance departmental e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in advancing pharmaceutical analytical methods and standards. Drive complex studies, support regulatory compliance, and mentor scientific talent while championing method development an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Champion safety excellence by coordinating comprehensive safety programs, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement in electric utility projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance proces...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead and enhance the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and repair operations while fostering a culture of quality and accountabilit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $87K *

Advance your engineering career through a dynamic rotational program, gaining hands-on experience in plant operations and optimization projects, while developing leadership skills for future roles in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$118K - $196K *

Champion quality excellence by leading a dynamic Quality Engineering team, ensuring compliance with standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement while driving team engagement and perfor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Drive market success by transforming scientific innovations into compelling customer value propositions. Oversee product lifecycles, lead go-to-market strategies, and enhance collaboration across team...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $96K *

Reimagine cannabis cultivation by leading a dedicated team to optimize production, ensure compliance, and maintain high-quality standards. Drive operational excellence and foster a culture of accounta...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of production operations by leading teams to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency goals. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability and em...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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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