Quality Control Manager Jobs

Explore Quality Control Manager opportunities with organizations seeking experienced leaders to protect product quality, strengthen processes, and meet regulatory requirements. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles for quality leaders across industries.

What Does a Quality Control Manager Do?

Quality Control Managers oversee the systems and teams responsible for checking that products, services, and processes meet defined standards. They may establish inspection procedures, review test results, lead investigations into defects, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions. Depending on the employer, the role may also involve managing quality documentation, preparing for audits, and reporting performance to senior leadership.

Common Responsibilities and Skills

Responsibilities vary by company and industry, but often include developing quality plans, monitoring key performance indicators, overseeing audits and inspections, and driving continuous improvement. Employers commonly seek strengths in data analysis, root-cause investigation, process improvement, team leadership, and communication. Familiarity with applicable quality standards, compliance requirements, and quality management systems may also be important.

Industries Hiring Quality Control Managers

Quality Control Managers work in fields where consistency, safety, and compliance matter, including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, food production, aerospace, and consumer goods. Industry experience can help candidates understand the relevant regulations, testing practices, and operational risks.

Explore Quality Control Manager Careers

Browse vetted Quality Control Manager jobs on Ladders to find professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, industry focus, and leadership scope to identify openings that align with your experience and career goals.

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$104K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust quality control program, managing a team to enhance operational processes, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance across lending operations while leveraging autom...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in project controls management, ensuring effective cost, schedule, and risk oversight across diverse programs. Collaborate with teams to deliver actionable insights that drive successf...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $125K *

Take ownership of safety initiatives across multiple construction sites, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety. Collaborate with teams to educate and implement best practices while con...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project quality by ensuring compliance with specifications and codes. Collaborate with teams to implement quality control plans, manage inspections, and foster a culture of excellence. Drive s...

South Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by leading quality assurance initiatives across the loan origination lifecycle. Drive team performance, ensure compliance, and enhance operational efficiency while fostering a co...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $178K *

Lead a dynamic team to optimize quality oversight through data-driven insights, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in R&D processes. Drive governance and operational excellence in quality...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of clinical research data integrity by leading a dedicated team. Drive operational excellence, ensure compliance, and foster cross-functional partnerships to enhance data quality and...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead quality initiatives for data center projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, safe, and effective delivery of high-performance facilities. Adapt to evolving indus...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead quality operations to ensure data accuracy and compliance in healthcare. Drive improvements through audits, data analysis, and technology integration, fostering a culture of excellence across tea...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth by leading SOX and MAR compliance programs, overseeing consultants, and implementing a scalable control environment. Drive governance and quality oversight while collaborating with inte...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $110K *

Transform quality management across multiple facilities by driving compliance, enhancing food safety, and leading improvement initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure product excellence a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and enhance healthcare quality assurance programs, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across detention healthcare operations nationwide...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$91K - $120K *

Drive quality assurance and compliance for GxP computerized systems, ensuring data integrity and regulatory adherence throughout the system lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $120K *

Drive quality assurance and compliance for GxP computerized systems, ensuring data integrity and regulatory adherence throughout the system lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $180K *

Transform quality management across renewable energy projects by leading initiatives that enhance processes, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

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

$89K - $107K *

Partner with us to enhance map quality for autonomous vehicles, ensuring high-definition geospatial datasets meet rigorous standards for accuracy and safety. Collaborate across teams to develop effect...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform quality assurance by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, and managing complex client projects. Drive excellence in drug importation and quality documentation while fostering stron...

Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $228K *

Drive enterprise Quality and Regulatory governance for U.S. operations, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and overseeing manufacturing quality in the therapeutic radiopharmaceutical sector whil...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Drive IT quality and compliance initiatives, managing audits and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Collaborate with global teams to enhance operational performance and support career develop...

Durham, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Quality Control laboratories by providing technical oversight for startup, validation, and compliance across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring operational...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Support a culture of quality and safety by conducting audits, training staff, and ensuring compliance with standards in a remote construction environment. Drive continuous improvement and maintain eff...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $143K *

Join a team that's redefining quality engineering by leading the transition to automation. Drive strategy, mentor a global QA team, and enhance testing frameworks to ensure high-quality software deliv...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead strategic project management for complex electric substation projects. Oversee project scope, schedule, and cost while navigating challenges. Foster collaboration within teams and ensure effectiv...

New Orleans, LARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Champion project success by leading data center construction initiatives. Oversee scope, schedule, and budget while managing a collaborative team to ensure quality and client satisfaction on complex p...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$182K - $212K *

Lead quality assurance efforts in rolling stock engineering, overseeing vehicle procurement and rebuilds. Collaborate with teams to ensure high standards and timely delivery while supervising inspecti...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Quality Control Manager do?question toggle

    A Quality Control Manager leads activities that verify products and processes meet quality standards. The work may include managing inspections and testing, analyzing quality data, investigating issues, coordinating corrective actions, and supporting audits and compliance.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Quality Control Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the employer and industry. Many positions seek relevant quality or operations experience, leadership skills, analytical ability, and familiarity with quality management systems, audits, and applicable standards. Some roles require a degree or industry-specific credentials.

  • Which industries hire Quality Control Managers?question toggle

    Employers hire Quality Control Managers in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, food production, aerospace, and other industries where product quality and regulatory compliance are important.

  • What skills are important for a Quality Control Manager?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include team leadership, data analysis, root-cause analysis, process improvement, audit readiness, clear communication, and knowledge of relevant quality standards and compliance requirements.

  • Where can I find Quality Control Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Browse its Quality Control Manager listings to explore roles across industries and compare responsibilities and qualifications.