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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$92K - $110K *

Lead quality assurance initiatives by developing policies, coordinating across departments, and training staff to enhance operational efficiencies and ensure compliance with industry standards while m...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $165K *

Manage and enhance equipment reliability programs, ensuring operational excellence through solid engineering practices, compliance with cGMP, and collaboration with teams to drive performance improvem...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive excellence by leading the firm’s Quality Control initiatives, ensuring standardization, compliance, and continuous improvement across all assurance services. Collaborate with multi-office teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product quality in the dietary supplement and food industries. Lead quality initiatives, support strategic customer projects, and collaborate cross-functional...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Drive quality excellence as a leader in electrical manufacturing, ensuring compliance with standards through inspections and audits while mentoring your team and fostering a culture of accountability...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $170K *

Shape the quality management landscape by driving compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and enhancing site performance across...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $160K *

Optimize quality assurance processes across multiple lumber manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with grade specifications and enhancing profitability through effective training and collaboration...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$97K - $134K *

Elevate quality performance by leading compliance with ISO9001:2015 and driving improvements in quality control processes. Guide a team to implement solutions that enhance customer experience while mi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality systems and processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance, and tackle quality challenges in a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $148K *

Lead maintenance initiatives across multiple sites in a dynamic environment, ensuring reliability, compliance, and performance. Drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of safety within a foo...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion quality assurance excellence by leading compliance initiatives, conducting audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations, dri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality assurance standards by leading compliance initiatives, managing audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to FDA regulations and industry guidelines, dr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive quality assurance excellence by leading compliance initiatives, audits, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure adherence to FDA regulations and industry standards, fostering a culture of c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Lead a high-performing team while transitioning a business into lean manufacturing. Drive operational excellence, financial goals, and continuous improvement initiatives in a collaborative environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $173K *

Drive production efficiency by leading planning, scheduling, and material control efforts. Foster team growth and collaboration to meet delivery requirements while ensuring quality and continuous impr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping quality strategies for US New Nuclear Development projects. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to define requirements, implement governance frameworks, and ensure com...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $185K *

Optimize quality assurance by leading a skilled team to ensure project compliance with specifications, building codes, and owner standards. Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to deliver excepti...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $185K *

Drive project excellence by ensuring compliance with quality standards, building codes, and owner specifications. Collaborate with diverse teams to reinforce quality control measures and lead the deve...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $185K *

Lead quality assurance across complex healthcare construction projects, ensuring adherence to facility standards and managing contractors. This role involves technical oversight of physical systems an...

3 weeks ago

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

$96K - $160K *

Reimagine quality oversight of third-party suppliers, ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards. Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders while managing multiple pr...

North York, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $160K *

Contribute to quality assurance excellence by overseeing third-party operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and cGMP guidelines, fostering strong relationships, and enabling continu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Oversee quality control and safety management on Federal construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Collaborate with teams to conduct inspections, provide training, and...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team overseeing quality control in construction. Lead inspection activities, manage subcontractor compliance, and ensure project standards are met while fostering a cul...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower quality assurance by supervising inspection teams, managing compliance, and implementing quality plans to ensure construction meets standards and client expectations. Collaborate with subcontr...

Yesterday

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

$114K - $211K *

Elevate quality assurance by leading compliance initiatives and risk assessments. Drive continuous improvement in quality systems, ensuring regulatory adherence and effective training across teams in...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.