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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$85K - $102K *

Elevate your career by driving quality management systems and fostering collaboration across teams. Use your expertise in ISO standards to shape industry practices while ensuring adherence to rigorous...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of quality and food safety by leading initiatives, driving compliance, and building strong relationships with stakeholders while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and lead...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead a high-performing QA team to ensure compliance and operational excellence in a fast-paced GMP environment. Drive quality strategy, mentor professionals, and collaborate with cross-functional team...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower quality excellence by leading daily operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering continuous improvement. Collaborate across functions to drive corrective actions and enhance product quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $116K *

Empower quality excellence as a QA Manager, overseeing compliance and product safety across Contract Manufacturing partners. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance quality systems and drive continuo...

Yesterday

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

$79K - $119K *

Drive post-market quality activities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Manage complaint investigations, analyze surveillance data, and lead CAPA initiatives while collaborating cross-fun...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's establishing a quality management system for a new manufacturing facility. Drive ISO certification readiness, enhance product quality and collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Advance quality standards across all trades by developing and implementing comprehensive quality management plans. Collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, an...

Today

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in quality management by enhancing ISO systems, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate standards...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Champion quality excellence across all trades by developing and implementing comprehensive quality management plans, ensuring adherence to standards, and driving continuous improvement throughout proj...

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Optimize quality management across multiple trades by developing and implementing comprehensive quality plans, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving continuous improvement in project executi...

Today

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

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of the quality management program across all trades, ensuring compliance with standards and client requirements. Collaborate with teams to develop and implement quality plans, drive con...

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality management across all trades, developing and implementing comprehensive quality plans and procedures. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, drive continuous...

Today

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

$140K - $165K *

Engineer robust manufacturing processes and lead a dynamic team to drive efficiency, quality, and innovation. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful product transitions and continuous imp...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality excellence by leading a skilled team of Quality Engineers to enhance precision optical manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with rigorous quality standards and driving continuous...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $183K *

Shape quality excellence in aerospace by leading compliance with ISO9001, AS9100, and NADCAP standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage audits, and enhance customer satisfaction throu...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production efficiency and team performance while managing a diverse workforce. Drive quality standards and ensure adherence to policies in a fast-paced industrial environ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to solving electrical and mechanical challenges in automated material handling projects, ensuring quality and efficiency during installation and testing phases for optimal...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Oversee quality assurance initiatives ensuring adherence to standards. Collaborate with product development and operations to enhance processes while leading a dedicated team to meet quality benchmark...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower project success by leading QA/QC initiatives, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and fostering effective communication among teams. Drive technical support and oversee quality plans t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a QA/QC Manager, leading project quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering effective communication across teams to drive project success...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee quality assurance in low-voltage construction for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with specifications and achieve successful...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $167K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving quality excellence in production processes. Collaborate with cross-functional engineers and component vendors to improve manufacturing quality and ensure robust...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$154K - $172K *

Unlock potential by leading sanitation programs in a dynamic food production environment. Collaborate with teams to uphold quality standards, drive compliance, and inspire high-performance in food saf...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$105K - $116K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining high quality standards in welding processes. Lead a quality control team, ensuring compliance with regulations while driving continuous improvement and effi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.