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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$110K - $150K *

Manage microbiology lab operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and timely testing execution. Lead staff and support quality initiatives while monitoring lab performance and maintaining readiness...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead the implementation of IATF16949 and ISO9001 compliant systems, ensuring product quality and reliability. Oversee quality assurance processes, manage teams, and drive continuous improvement initia...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K *

Elevate quality assurance standards in a correctional facility, ensuring product excellence and compliance. Lead assessments, implement programs, and maintain security while preparing individuals for...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Manage Quality Control and Assurance functions, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations while leading a team, driving operational efficiency, and fostering quality improvement across proces...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead Quality Control initiatives, overseeing compliance and team development to ensure Total Quality System and regulatory standards are met. Drive improvements in testing and process controls, foster...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing supplier quality and performance. Lead initiatives to ensure compliance and reliability across the supply chain while fostering strong partnerships and drivin...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $115K *

Accelerate quality assurance by building systems across the supply chain, from suppliers to consumers. Lead external audits, consumer complaint management, and establish supplier qualifications to set...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Lead the quality control efforts in a fast-paced lab, overseeing a small team to ensure compliance with GMP standards while managing assay validation, equipment performance, and training initiatives...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality compliance and readiness for audits and inspections. Oversee cross-functional teams, manage regulatory inspections, and foster a culture of excellence in quality sy...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Manage and implement quality control activities for projects, ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to uphold quality assurance, conduct audits, and drive correct...

6 days ago

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

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate compliance and quality improvement in drug production by leading Quality Assurance initiatives and regulatory oversight, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and implementing effectiv...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality management initiatives by analyzing data, supervising staff, and implementing corrective actions. Champion Lean practices and maintain ISO standards to enhance operational efficiency and...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $200K *

Write the quality system. HACCP and food safety plans, SOPs, specs, batch records, sanitation and CIP verification, supplier approval, CAPA, document control. Written for our lines and our people. The...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing processes, and driving compliance in a dynamic environment while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous imp...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$107K - $147K *

Shape the future of luxury audio by leading quality initiatives, ensuring products meet high standards of performance and craftsmanship. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement and up...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing plant operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while developing a high-performing team to meet production goals and enhance food safety compliance...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Transform construction quality management by driving excellence, implementing systems, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, enhance skills, a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate quality standards by overseeing compliance and safety management systems. Lead audits, analyze data, and ensure adherence to regulations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to driv...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development and delivery of training programs, providing expert support in instructional design, operational environment scenarios, and quality control for military training initiatives...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality engineering excellence by leading process improvements, ensuring compliance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance manufacturing capabilities and product safety across...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Shape the quality assurance processes for mission-critical data center construction. Drive compliance, develop quality management plans, and lead inspections while coordinating with teams to enhance p...

3 weeks ago

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

$181K - $221K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance for Federal projects, ensuring compliance with standards and enhancing team performance. Drive strategic initiatives, manage audits, and develop training programs...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.