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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$125K - $155K *

Lead the charge in ensuring project quality for military construction. Manage inspections, document compliance, and execute quality control procedures, fostering a culture of safety and excellence thr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $110K *

Elevate financial management and reporting to guide critical business decisions. Lead a dynamic team in establishing budgeting and controlling practices, while ensuring compliance and driving efficien...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative analytical solutions while leading a dynamic lab team. Oversee quality testing, method development, and compliance with industry standards to ensure excellence in product analysis...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Oversee end-to-end supply chain management, from sourcing and purchasing to logistics, ensuring timely delivery and quality of materials for prototype development and production. Negotiate with suppli...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $105K *

Shape the future of warehouse operations by overseeing safety, compliance, and efficiency. Lead a team to manage shipping activities, budget control, and personnel development while ensuring seamless...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's committed to ensuring food safety and quality while leading QA initiatives in a dynamic dairy manufacturing environment. Manage compliance, direct lab operations, and mentor your te...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing manufacturing operations while ensuring safety and quality. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate across functions to enhance supply chain...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the development and enhancement of safety programs to ensure compliance and foster a proactive safety culture. Collaborate across teams to mitigate risks and promote safe practices, while driving...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Optimize quality engineering processes by leading a team, driving compliance, and supporting manufacturing operations to enhance product quality and operational efficiency in a regulated environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Optimize your engineering career by managing projects from conception to execution. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance manufacturing operations across multiple sites while ensuring compliance a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the post-market quality program for SaMD products, enhancing processes and collaboration across teams to ensure compliance and safety throughout the product lifecycle, including investigations an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Advance food safety and quality assurance through leadership, data analysis, and cross-functional teamwork. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product safety and exceed quality standa...

North York, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in ensuring top-tier quality standards for automotive OEMs by collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuo...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing automation in food manufacturing. Design and implement complex systems, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while optimizing production effici...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive excellence in quality management, ensuring optimal product assurance and compliance. This strategic role requires collaboration with leadership and extensive interaction with...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $129K *

Lead the design and administration of total rewards programs, ensuring competitive and compliant compensation, benefits, and performance management across a multi-state workforce. Collaborate with Fin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $150K *

Champion laboratory quality control strategies across 503A and 503B facilities, ensuring compliance, product quality, and patient safety. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance testing capabilities an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading laboratory quality control strategies across 503A and 503B facilities. Drive compliance, enhance testing capabilities, and ensure product quality and patient safety in a dy...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$62K - $115K *

Transform maintenance operations by planning, scheduling, and forecasting to enhance efficiency and minimize downtime. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective execution of preventative maintenance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$133K - $162K *

Empower efficient production by managing live operations to ensure quality delivery, overseeing live haul, feed haul, and vehicle maintenance, while fostering teamwork and achieving cost objectives fo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $140K *

Pioneer GxP compliance in digital quality management, ensuring software and AI products meet regulatory standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance quality processes and support audits, drivin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career as a Quality Control Manager, leading multimillion-dollar heavy civil projects. Drive quality assurance, compliance, and operational excellence from pre-construction to completion...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic sales team to achieve strategic revenue goals. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance market execution, cultivate key relationships, and drive sustainable g...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $120K *

Unlock quality excellence by leading the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance across standards and driving continuous improvement and accountability in a dynamic environment with cross-funct...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $144K *

Lead the safe and efficient operation of an industrial plant, ensuring compliance with safety standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives while managing a team and overseeing daily operat...

Scarborough, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.