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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$103K - $123K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading a dedicated team to enhance product standards, ensure compliance with ISO 9001/IATF 16949, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the orga...

5 days ago

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

$108K - $142K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading a dedicated team to enhance product reliability, streamline operations, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in alignment with company standa...

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $150K *

Unlock potential by developing integration strategies for complex products, ensuring reliability throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams to enhance qua...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead maintenance operations in a dynamic, multi-shift production environment, ensuring equipment reliability and team development. Drive strategic planning and hands-on problem-solving to enhance perf...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead and develop a global team focused on enhancing product quality and resolving issues throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate across functions to drive proactive quality improvements and reduce costs...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in ensuring product quality across the full lifecycle by managing a global team. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance design robustness and drive quality improvements in a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Lead the development of a global trade compliance function, ensuring adherence to export regulations while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive classification, licensing, and compliance st...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Transform trade compliance by leading global initiatives, ensuring adherence to export regulations, and managing licensing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate complex compli...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in establishing a global trade compliance function, ensuring adherence to export controls and licensing requirements for cutting-edge quantum technology across multiple jurisdictions a...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $110K *

Transform data integrity by overseeing end-to-end data health across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement quality controls, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with SOC 1...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to quality assurance in steel and concrete fabrication. As a Project Engineer, you'll manage QA projects, collaborate with clients, and ensure compliance with standards wh...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the implementation and management of quality systems, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and championing continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environ...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $94K *

Elevate your career by overseeing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality in production processes. Lead teams, optimize workflows, and drive continuous improvement ini...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $165K *

Champion quality excellence by leading compliance and continuous improvement initiatives across operations, ensuring adherence to industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic QA team to enhance software quality and efficiency, implementing innovative strategies and AI technologies. Collaborate across departments to ensure exceptional customer experiences and...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion quality excellence by overseeing and implementing robust QA/QC systems, ensuring compliance with federal standards and project specifications while collaborating with diverse stakeholders thr...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$143K - $173K *

Accelerate your career by leading quality operations in clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality-by-design principles and ensure inspection readiness, driving operatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $173K *

Transform clinical quality operations by embedding quality-by-design principles and ensuring inspection readiness across clinical programs, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive ope...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $140K *

Pioneer GxP compliance in digital quality management, ensuring software and AI products meet regulatory standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance quality processes and support audits, drivin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence by leading engineering teams to enhance productivity and capacity, while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and engagement aligned with Wor...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Tackle technical challenges in metallurgy and lab operations while ensuring quality and compliance in aerospace manufacturing, supporting production, investigations, and continuous improvement initiat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Lead and manage construction materials testing projects, ensuring quality assurance, client satisfaction, and compliance with standards while overseeing operations and fostering team development for s...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate the quality of construction projects by leading materials testing initiatives. Oversee project life cycles, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction while fostering team development and mai...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $119K *

Lead the charge in product quality by developing innovative strategies for testing, inspection, and process control. Collaborate with suppliers and oversee compliance to ensure optimal product perform...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $131K *

Drive maintenance excellence by leading strategy, systems, and teams to enhance reliability and reduce downtime in a manufacturing environment. Utilize your technical expertise and leadership skills t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.