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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$100K - $120K *

Lead field operations for utility-scale solar and battery storage assets, ensuring safety, performance, and customer satisfaction across North America. Drive accountability and operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $89K *

Empower the quality assurance process by analyzing materials, ensuring adherence to specifications, and collaborating across teams to enhance product quality within a regulated laboratory environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $89K *

Join our Quality Control team to manage functional performance analysis of materials for BioPlex products. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with FDA/ISO standards, enhancing product quali...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion quality assurance in a dynamic construction environment. Oversee audits, validate technical systems, manage issues, and liaise with commissioning teams to ensure project excellence and compli...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in quality excellence by providing strategic oversight and management in compliance, assurance, and validation within biopharmaceutical manufacturing while fostering collaboration and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to transformative operational improvement by leading continuous initiatives that enhance efficiency, empower teams, and foster a culture of excellence. Collaborate across functions to drive...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Lead maintenance operations to enhance equipment reliability and team performance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring safety and compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $150K *

Lead the charge in implementing and maintaining Global Quality Systems, focusing on LIMS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement in quality manag...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the development and execution of quality assurance and risk management programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing resident care quality. Collaborate with teams to identify risks...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in quality assurance and control. Lead and oversee a skilled quality team, ensuring compliance and product integrity for diagnostic products while driving co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$65K - $98K *

Lead and innovate in a dynamic environment, overseeing operations and team development. Drive productivity and quality while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Collaborate to enhance efficienc...

6 days ago

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

$65K - $98K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing logistics processes, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance productivity and res...

6 days ago

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

$102K - $124K *

Drive operational excellence by leading maintenance activities, enhancing equipment efficiency, and implementing innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal performance and continuo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$74K - $97K *

Explore a vital role overseeing quality assurance for construction and maintenance projects. Lead a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with standards, while fostering an empowering culture of trust a...

Reposted today

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

$100K - $150K *

Transform the training landscape by leading Document Control and Training teams. Collaborate with Quality leadership to ensure compliance and enhance processes, driving excellence in document manageme...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of project delivery, managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring operational excellence and safety on construction sites. Collaborate with teams to drive progre...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality standards and processes across the business unit. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure co...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $130K *

Transform the automotive service industry by driving customer success through expert training in ADAS calibration and workflow optimization. Engage with clients, enhance operational excellence, and le...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence by leading the Maintenance Engineering and Inspection team, enhancing reliability and asset management strategies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety across...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Drive quality excellence in Payables by leading a dynamic team, enhancing governance, and leveraging automation to identify risks and improve processes. Collaborate across departments to deliver actio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring safety operations across expansive industrial construction projects. Oversee Safety Coordinators, mitigate risks, and collaborate with project leadership to uphold safety s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $126K *

Shape the future of quality in brewing by leading initiatives focused on food safety, microbiology, and continuous improvement while collaborating with operations to enhance quality systems across the...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead the quality assurance initiatives, ensuring customer requirements are met through effective internal documentation and communication across teams. Collaborate to uphold high product standards and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality standards, ensuring compliance with customer and internal quality systems, and mentoring junior staff within a dynamic manufacturing environment focused on continu...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $151K *

Empower quality assurance and compliance across project phases, inspecting processes, evaluating results, and recommending improvements to elevate project standards effectively and efficiently in a dy...

3 weeks ago

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

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.