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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$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading global quality strategies for home and personal care products, overseeing compliance, enhancing product safety, and driving continuous improvement across regions while fost...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $136K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing consumer health through innovative oral solid dose development. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to design, execute, and optimize formulations, tran...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $136K *

Pioneer innovative consumer health solutions by leading oral solid dose development, optimizing formulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful health products that me...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing export operations, ensuring compliance and timely international shipments while managing a dedicated team to elevate our global logistics and support new warehouse expans...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the P&L of a business unit, driving growth through strategic leadership, team development, and operational excellence. Collaborate with sales and management to enhance service offerings and en...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage and develop high-speed optical connectivity solutions, collaborating with global teams to identify business opportunities and drive product alignment. Serve as a subject matter expert, represen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $166K *

Support biopharma customers with technical expertise and solutions from early development to commercialization, ensuring alignment between stakeholders and driving project success in a dynamic, cross...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Oversee and manage all laboratory operations, ensuring compliance, quality control, and efficient workflow while leading a team to achieve strategic goals and maintain safety standards in a dynamic en...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $173K *

Accelerate your career by leading quality operations in clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality-by-design principles and ensure inspection readiness, driving operatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Engineers and advances our physical products while ensuring market fit and profitability. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive product success through strategic planning, dev...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $173K *

Transform clinical quality operations by embedding quality-by-design principles and ensuring inspection readiness across clinical programs, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive ope...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Manage supplier quality initiatives to ensure compliance with standards, lead audits, and drive continuous improvement through effective partnerships and problem-solving strategies, enhancing overall...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $155K *

Help us champion customer quality initiatives by leading cross-functional teams to enhance complaint resolution processes, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards while driving cont...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Lead strategic quality initiatives, ensuring compliance and driving excellence in manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and reduce defects, while developing a high-performing qu...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead quality assurance initiatives and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and optimize processes, foste...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Transform daily manufacturing operations by leading a skilled team to meet production targets and quality standards. Ensure efficient workflows, address challenges, and implement best practices in a f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize product strategy to enhance sales, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet user needs while driving continuous...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative products that enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strategize, execute, and refine product offerings, ensu...

2 weeks ago

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

$92K - $110K *

Champion product innovation by driving strategy, execution, and collaboration across teams to enhance customer satisfaction and business value. Leverage insights to deliver quality products that meet...

2 weeks ago

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

$104K *

Optimize operations by managing a waste recycling facility, focusing on safety, productivity, and compliance. Drive efficiency and foster team growth while ensuring excellence in service delivery and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Drive product development initiatives for skincare and topical products, overseeing the entire lifecycle from concept to commercialization while ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfacti...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supplier quality and reliability within a dynamic supply chain environment. Drive strategic initiatives, manage teams, and ensure compliance to optimize production efficie...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing environmental, health, and safety standards. You'll lead initiatives, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of safety while collaborating with management an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading Commercial Operations to enhance sales strategies, streamline processes, and drive financial discipline. Collaborate across functions to modernize tools and build a high-pe...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by leading QA initiatives, establishing standards, and fostering a zero-defect culture in manufacturing operations. Collaborate with engineering and operations to enhance proc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.