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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$116K - $174K *

Deliver quality assurance leadership across supply chain operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to enhance inventory inte...

6 days ago

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

$116K - $174K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance across distribution centers, ensuring compliance and inventory integrity. Collaborate with teams to enhance food safety practices and drive continuous improvement...

6 days ago

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

$125K - $225K *

Oversee the quality control program for a major project, ensuring compliance with USACE, client, and regulatory standards while leading a team to enhance the Quality Management System and promote cont...

1 week ago

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

$112K - $155K *

Reimagine quality management in a dynamic environment, leading a team to ensure products exceed standards. Drive continuous improvement, oversee compliance, and enhance customer satisfaction through e...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in advancing quality management systems to enhance manufacturing efficiency. Collaborate with suppliers, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and utilize statistical tools to exce...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $100K *

Engage with us to elevate quality standards as you lead compliance initiatives, ensuring our products meet regulatory requirements and industry standards while fostering a culture of continuous improv...

Etobicoke, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform the production floor by enhancing food safety and quality capabilities through training, coaching, and oversight of QA teams, ensuring adherence to standards while collaborating with operati...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Empower teams by enhancing food safety and quality protocols through hands-on training and real-time coaching. Own product adherence to specifications and maintain compliance on the floor, ensuring a...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading quality improvement initiatives and root cause analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes, supplier quality, and customer satisfac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Lead the charge in Quality Assurance management, overseeing project quality activities and ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards. Drive a culture of continuous improvement while m...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $116K *

Champion quality excellence by leading inspections and process improvements, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting teams to enhance product quality through data-driven strategies and cont...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic leadership in Quality Control to enhance compliance and operational efficiency. Spearhead innovative lab solutions, digital transformation, and cross-functional collaboration to suppor...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to ensure quality in upstream oil and gas inspections. Leverage your expertise in equipment and component evaluation while collaborating with clients and suppliers to uphold industry s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $160K *

Oversee quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with aerospace standards. Lead a team in implementing quality control measures, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiativ...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming quality assurance for lab platforms by driving automation, managing teams, and ensuring compliance in a regulated clinical environment. Collaborate on test architecture...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives by leading a team to transform manual testing into an automated, efficient process, ensuring compliance and reliability in a regulated clinical laboratory enviro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead and oversee project quality control functions, ensuring compliance with established Quality Programs, while collaborating with engineers and management to uphold construction excellence...

3 weeks ago

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

$76K - $119K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure compliance with quality management systems and regulatory standards in animal health. Drive a culture of quality and safety while collaborating with various stakeholders...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality assurance for transport and packaging validation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold compliance and readiness for commercial drug products while ma...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality assurance for transport and packaging validation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold compliance and readiness for commercial launch while managing...

New York, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing product quality and safety. Lead initiatives in Quality Control and collaborate with various functions to ensure compliance with regulatory standards while dr...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$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

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Optimize project cost controls and rebate program implementation to support recovery efforts. Leverage your expertise in financial management and construction accounting to enhance systems and ensure...

4 days ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee quality control in government construction projects. Leverage your expertise in compliance, inspections, and team management to ensure projects meet regulations and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.