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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$71K - $107K *

Join a dynamic team as a Team Leader, overseeing production operations, guiding a team of 15-50, and driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency. Develop leadership skills while...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $160K *

Empower teams at a manufacturing facility to enhance safety and reliability. Lead predictive maintenance initiatives, manage spending, and foster a continuous improvement culture while developing skil...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$71K - $107K *

Drive process improvements and lead a production team to achieve quality and efficiency goals. Manage resources effectively while fostering a collaborative work environment to enhance safety, producti...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cell culture media services, translating market needs into strategies. Lead cross-functional efforts to enhance our portfolio and support customers globally, e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $113K *

Join us as a technical leader overseeing production activities, driving continuous improvement, and fostering team development in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment. Your expertise will be k...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion a safety-first culture by leading EHS initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement in environmental health and safety practices at the plant. Collaborate with teams to...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Oversee and coordinate the production activities of the paper machine to drive safety, quality, and efficiency improvements while fostering teamwork and continuous operational enhancements in a dynami...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $155K *

Join us in leading a dynamic production team of over 300 employees to drive operational excellence and implement continuous improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, focusing on quality...

Stayner, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $228K *

Lead quality initiatives by collaborating cross-functionally to drive improvements in complaint tracking and trending, ensuring compliance and enhancing product reliability for better patient outcomes...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $149K *

Advance your career by leading the strategy for agricultural data products that drive impactful data solutions and customer value across multiple teams and technologies in a dynamic, innovative enviro...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Oversee and drive operational excellence in refrigeration systems, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement across facilities. Lead a team to enhance system rel...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$65K - $98K *

Shape the future of logistics by leading teams, optimizing operations, and ensuring quality standards. Drive productivity and foster associate development while managing systems and troubleshooting ap...

Today

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

$65K - $98K *

Drive the charge in optimizing logistics operations by leading teams, managing productivity, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards to achieve business goals and enhance efficiency...

Today

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

$85K - $110K *

Champion quality excellence by ensuring products meet rigorous standards through inspection, measurement, and process verification. Collaborate with teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuou...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in mechanical engineering and quality control, ensuring compliance with ASME codes while supporting project execution from design to commissioning. Collaborate cross-functionally to en...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock quality and safety in food processes by leading compliance audits, managing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to HAC...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$102K - $124K *

Engage in a dynamic role overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring optimal performance of equipment and facilities. Lead a skilled team, implement preventive maintenance programs, and drive efficien...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Optimize operational excellence by leading diverse teams, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering talent development to enhance efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction across manufac...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform operational excellence by leading diverse teams, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering a high-performance culture. Your leadership will enhance customer satisfaction and optimize effi...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $160K *

Shape compliance across multiple sites by leading quality and EHS initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize management systems, enhance operational excellence, and ensure adh...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $138K *

Champion quality assurance and continuous improvement efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to enhance product integrity, manage regulatory challenges, and drive ope...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$87K - $131K *

Drive maintenance excellence by leading strategy, systems, and teams to enhance reliability and reduce downtime in a manufacturing environment. Utilize your technical expertise and leadership skills t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Contribute to financial leadership by overseeing plant financial activities, enhancing efficiency, and providing strategic insights. Collaborate with managers to align financial operations with enterp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading strategies in manufacturing and packaging. Oversee compliance, drive continuous improvement, and manage a skilled QA team to ensure products meet regul...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $138K *

Drive the implementation of multi-site Operational Excellence initiatives, enhancing productivity and quality through metrics and Lean methodologies, while ensuring alignment with company objectives a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.

  • Where can I find Plant Quality Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

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