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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$110K - $130K *
Drive financial excellence as a key partner in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Oversee plant financial reporting, budgeting, and performance analysis while collaborating with cross-functional...
4 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Shape quality assurance processes by bridging customer needs and project management, ensuring compliance with GMP standards while driving improvements in quality systems and customer satisfaction in a...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing equipment reliability and performance. Lead maintenance initiatives, develop a skilled team, and collaborate across departments to ensure safe and efficient o...
2 weeks ago
$83K - $125K *
Lead the development and implementation of quality management systems, ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, educate staff, and drive continuous improvement...
1 week ago
$101K - $151K *
Manage a facility's maintenance operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production. Lead maintenance strategy, optimize costs, and enhance equipment performance. Drive improvements and ensu...
Reposted 1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Optimize quality control across nationwide contracts, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Lead a team, develop policies, and drive strategic initiatives to enhance performance and mitigate...
1 week ago
Quality Assurance Manager (Mat Leave Contract)
$85K - $110K *
Unlock potential by leading food safety and quality management systems, ensuring compliance with BRCGS and regulatory standards while overseeing audits, inspections, and team development throughout a...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality and compliance. As a key player, you'll establish quality standards, monitor performance, and collaborate across departments to enhance efficie...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by ensuring product quality and compliance with standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, reduce waste, and maintain documentation. Drive performance improvements while...
Yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by leading quality assurance and laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment...
2 weeks ago
$102K - $124K *
Drive operational excellence by leading maintenance activities, enhancing equipment efficiency, and implementing innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal performance and continuo...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Champion efficient production as a Maintenance Manager, overseeing mechanical systems and asset care strategies to enhance reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness while collaborating across teams...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$127K - $157K *
Bring your expertise to a dynamic role overseeing quality systems in a regulated manufacturing environment. Lead a diverse team to ensure compliance with quality standards, drive continuous improvemen...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize and manage a robust quality management system, ensuring compliance with standards while driving continuous improvement and customer satisfaction in plastic injection molding operations...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Shape the future of manufacturing finance by driving accuracy and accountability. Collaborate with operations to monitor costs, manage inventory, and enhance financial reporting, ensuring transparency...
6 days ago
Manager, Quality Assurance - Facilities Maintenance
$113K - $156K *
Accelerate quality assurance in pharmaceutical facilities by leading compliance, overseeing maintenance projects, and ensuring safety standards. Your expertise will enhance patient care through meticu...
3 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by leading ingredient commercialization and supplier qualification projects. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and brand standards while d...
1 week ago
Quality Manager, Supplier Quality
$132K - $168K *
Champion supplier quality excellence by leading a high-performing team, driving risk management, and influencing critical business strategies for operational success in a dynamic manufacturing environ...
Reposted 2 days ago
Quality Assurance Manager - Food Manufacturing
$90K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team as a Quality Assurance Manager, leading food safety initiatives, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving continuous improvement in production...
Yesterday
$124K - $174K *
Lead and drive quality strategy for product innovations, ensuring seamless technology transfer and scaling. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain product excellence and resolve quality i...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate quality standards by leading a dynamic team to ensure compliance with specifications and drive continuous improvement in processes and products. Collaborate across departments to achieve organ...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $172K *
Partner with us to lead quality initiatives, ensuring adherence to customer and regulatory standards. This role drives the Quality Management System and fosters continuous improvement within the plant...
Reposted 5 days ago
Regional Quality Assurance Manager
$90K - $110K *
Engineer quality frameworks across multiple plants, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in quality processes and systems, enhancing product integri...
3 weeks ago
Manager of Operational Excellence and Quality
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in enhancing quality and optimizing processes in supply chain and production operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance while supp...
Reposted 3 days ago
$120K - $160K *
Lead a high-performing team while transitioning a business into lean manufacturing. Drive operational excellence, financial goals, and continuous improvement initiatives in a collaborative environment...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
What does a Plant Quality Manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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