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 *

Lead manufacturing excellence by driving operational success and continuous improvement initiatives. Oversee production, quality, and customer satisfaction while fostering team development and ensurin...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K - $200K *

Drive supplier quality excellence by leading teams to ensure compliance, performance, and reliability in manufacturing operations. Shape supplier capabilities and champion quality assurance processes...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $132K *

Transform quality assurance in solar projects by leading QA/QC activities, managing inspection teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Drive continuous improvement and foster a culture...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $170K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality projects in life sciences. Utilize your expertise to manage cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance and efficiency while nurturing talent and continuous...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $170K *

Seeking a Project Management leader to drive complex life sciences projects, ensuring high-quality delivery, compliance, and operational excellence across all phases while mentoring teams and enhancin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $170K *

Champion project success by leading cross-functional teams in delivering complex life sciences projects, ensuring operational excellence while fostering a culture of mentorship and continuous improvem...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Lead quality oversight and operational leadership for validation activities across external manufacturing networks, ensuring compliance and excellence in commercial product lifecycle management and GM...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive excellence in pharmaceutical supply chain operations, ensuring quality and compliance while optimizing processes. Lead site activities and cross-functional teams to meet customer needs and deliv...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $148K *

Tackle quality management challenges by developing and implementing comprehensive QMS systems. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure product excellence and drive continuous improveme...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of quality assurance by developing and implementing robust programs to eliminate defects, ensuring product excellence and compliance while collaborating with cross...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by leading teams to ensure product excellence and compliance, while engaging with stakeholders to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance customer satisfaction...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of facility management by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and optimizing operations in a cGMP pharmaceutical environment. Drive performance, safety, and reliabilit...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $160K *

Lead the Facilities Department to ensure operational excellence, compliance, and reliability in a cGMP environment. Drive strategic initiatives, manage budgets, and oversee capital projects while fost...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $126K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality standards are met and maintained, overseeing audits, compliance, and complaint resolution while driving continuous improvement initiatives within the production fac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $133K *

Lead the Contractor Quality Control program on-site, ensuring compliance with contract requirements through effective management of inspections, documentation, and quality activities during constructi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Deliver strategic leadership in Quality Control, managing external partners and analytical data to ensure compliance and quality in biopharmaceutical development. Collaborate cross-functionally to dri...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive assay optimization and validation for proteins, ensuring high-quality data management and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment. Contribute to method development and support...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $241K *

Shape the future of quality management by leading cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes and compliance across multiple sites. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and manage th...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $174K *

Drive quality excellence by building a robust quality function from the ground up, leading NADCAP certification efforts, and shaping strategy while fostering a culture of quality across multiple manuf...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Lead maintenance operations to ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency. Drive a proactive culture while managing a skilled team and collaborating across functions to enhance plant performance and s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Lead day-to-day operations in a dynamic plant environment, focusing on production, fulfillment, and team performance. Drive efficiency, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of continuous improvemen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by leading production operations to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and develop future leaders in a dynamic...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion a comprehensive Quality Control Program across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring product quality and compliance with industry standards. Lead a team of inspectors, optimize processes, an...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate safety standards by driving proactive initiatives, fostering a safety culture, and partnering with leadership to implement effective training and compliance strategies across the organization...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Drive relentless continuous improvement initiatives across operations, enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead process optimization, asset management, and strategic planning to support manufac...

3 days 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.

  • 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.