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 *

Contribute to the enhancement of our Quality Management System by leading ISO audits, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to elevate product quality and customer satisf...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in regulatory operations, ensuring compliance with global standards and effective communication across teams. Drive submissions, audits, and risk assessments to uphold quality and regu...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $124K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives by managing laboratory operations, coordinating product compliance, and driving corrective actions to ensure adherence to specifications and safety standards acr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $135K *

Transform quality assurance practices by leading a dedicated team to enhance compliance with AS9100 standards, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of excellence across the organization...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading Quality initiatives within a dynamic Healthcare & Wellness environment. Drive excellence through effective management of practices, ensuring compliance and collaboration wi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $106K *

Champion quality and safety initiatives by leading continuous improvement efforts, collaborating with production teams, and ensuring compliance with environmental and food safety standards to enhance...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in regulatory compliance and testing oversight, harnessing your technical expertise to manage lab operations, dimensional inspections, and quality systems while driving continuous impr...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of quality management by leading strategic initiatives that enhance product integrity, drive continuous improvement, and foster collaboration across teams to meet customer expectation...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $159K *

Accelerate plant performance by enhancing the Conagra Performance System and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Lead cross-functional teams to identify and eliminate operational losses w...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by overseeing site activities, managing inspection staff, and ensuring compliance with standards. Leverage your expertise to enhance team performance and uphold safety protoco...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to quality excellence and safety. Lead strategic initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate quality standards by leading strategic initiatives in a manufacturing facility, ensuring optimal safety, productivity, and compliance with quality and food safety regulations while fostering a...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate quality standards by leading strategic initiatives that ensure safety, productivity, and product integrity in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Inspire a culture of excellence and complianc...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower quality excellence by leading initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and product integrity. Collaborate with teams to implement effective quality management systems and ensure complian...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by leading strategic initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and product integrity in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Inspire a culture of continuous improvement a...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence by leading strategic initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and product integrity. Collaborate with teams to implement effective quality management systems and fost...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $210K *

Champion operational excellence by leading process improvements, fostering a high-performing workforce, and driving Lean initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity across all plant operations...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing plant operations, driving safety, quality, and productivity while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in quality control for mission-critical construction projects. Oversee quality management programs, lead inspections, and ensure compliance to create high-pe...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Elevate quality standards as a Quality Control Manager, leading mission-critical projects. Your role encompasses oversight, documentation review, team training, and ensuring compliance, fostering exce...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of quality assurance in complex MEP-heavy projects. Lead project teams in implementing quality management standards, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with contract spec...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Tackle quality control for large MEP projects, leading inspections, training teams, and ensuring compliance with standards. Shape project outcomes through meticulous documentation and proactive proble...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Innovate by leading quality management for large-scale MEP construction projects. Ensure adherence to contractual standards and oversee inspections, documentation, and corrective action implementation...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead quality management for large MEP-heavy projects, ensuring compliance with standards. Oversee documentation, conduct inspections, and drive corrective actions. Collaborate with teams to deliver hi...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in quality management for mission-critical construction projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards through effective oversight, training, and collaboration with project teams a...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

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.