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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$135K - $175K *

Lead the strategic direction and implementation of quality assurance and control processes across various projects, ensuring compliance, risk management, and improvement in construction quality standa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Champion the training and quality assurance functions, ensuring support teams excel in delivering high-quality experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify gaps, develop strategies, and imp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$93K - $108K *

Optimize precision inspections as a senior technician, executing complex dimensional checks on critical nuclear components. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing for quality assurance, mentor...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $108K *

Join a team that's redefining quality assurance in manufacturing by developing innovative testing models and leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and customer satisfac...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Explore a pivotal role in quality assurance, leading testing efforts for a Business Intelligence Suite. Drive automated testing, ensure compliance with standards, and collaborate with stakeholders to...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to quality assurance in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and piping trades. Lead training initiatives, standardize processes, and enhance field practices to ensure compliance and continuous impr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Advance quality management practices in a CLIA laboratory, ensuring compliance and audit readiness while collaborating across teams to maintain effective quality systems and support regulatory standar...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion aviation quality excellence by leading compliance and improvement initiatives in our Quality Management System, ensuring adherence to FAA regulations and company standards for superior aircra...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $89K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards, while leading corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts across departments to enhance product qu...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's building a comprehensive Quality Control program from the ground up. You'll leverage your fragrance expertise to ensure raw materials and finished products meet the highest standard...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $153K *

Make your mark at a leading automotive firm by directing a dynamic Quality Assurance team. Oversee product integrity, manage supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to uph...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $140K *

Transform quality management in Life Sciences and Healthcare by leading GxP compliance across all U.S. operations. Act as a key interface for regulatory and customer interactions, ensuring excellence...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $140K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality management systems across U.S. operations, ensuring compliance with GxP standards and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of quality in the Life Scie...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $140K *

Oversee the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement. Lead a team to analyze metrics and enhance processes in a manufacturing environment while fostering suppl...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing food safety and quality programs while collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Explore innovative strategies in inventory management and logistics. Lead a team to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure high-quality, on-time delivery. Shape the future by developing process...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $167K *

Elevate quality standards by leading compliance initiatives across manufacturing sites, ensuring adherence to food safety regulations while driving consumer-focused enhancements through effective coll...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$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

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality management by leading a proactive team to ensure compliance with industry standards, driving continuous improvement, and elevating customer satisfaction through effective problem-sol...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in laboratory operations by supervising chemists, managing testing priorities, and maintaining compliance with regulations while fostering a collaborat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence by leading cross-functional teams to enhance delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and operational processes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure com...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality and operational excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements, manage supplier quality, and support audits, ensuring top-notch deli...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality assurance initiatives across aerospace and defense programs, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve qu...

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  •   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.