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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$95K - $110K *

Lead the management of production orders, ensuring timely delivery of quality goods while optimizing vendor relationships and production standards across multiple categories and teams...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing maintenance operations across production facilities while mentoring technicians, improving efficiency, and ensuring safety standards are met. Manage budgets and resources...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $150K *

Elevate quality standards and governance across multiple sites, driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Lead cross-functional teams to implement enterprise-le...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing a transformative quality strategy, unifying multiple facilities to enhance operational performance and foster a quality-centric culture throughout the organ...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to elevate supplier quality standards, lead initiatives, and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate across functions to enhance performance metrics and ensure alignment with glo...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Champion quality excellence by leading a team to ensure compliance with food safety standards and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, enhancing product quality and customer satisfaction...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in implementing a robust quality management system across diverse construction projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards, enhancing quality performance, and fostering a cultur...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Empower quality through engineering excellence and automation. Drive innovation by integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with teams to elevate software standards and preven...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the maintenance operations of a dynamic facility, leading a high-performance team to ensure equipment reliability and safety while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of quality management by leading a dedicated team to ensure compliance and enhance performance through effective assessments and continuous improvement initiatives...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $212K *

Transform compliance standards by leading site inspections and audit readiness. Drive a robust Quality Culture, ensuring continuous improvement and operational excellence in aseptic drug product manuf...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead and empower food safety initiatives, driving continuous improvement in quality systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance animal welfare, while fostering a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$105K - $134K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead packaging quality initiatives, manage lab personnel, and drive continuous improvement in testing and compliance. Ensure operational excellence while fostering a safe an...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading quality initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites. Collaborate with regional teams to enhance quality management systems, drive continuous improvement, and ensure ali...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a leading team overseeing industrial mechanical projects across diverse states. Manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while ensuring quality and safety on advanced...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Reimagine quality assurance in electrical construction by leading project teams to ensure compliance with standards, enhance performance, and deliver excellence in service. Collaborate effectively wit...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $145K *

The Senior Project Manager, Controls and Automation is responsible for overseeing Instrumentation & Controls projects, focusing on Building Management Systems and Industrial Control Systems. This role...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $110K *

Lead the maintenance team to ensure high-quality glass production through effective planning and execution of preventive maintenance, while enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$98K - $168K *

Join a team that's leading the development and performance of controls solutions. Oversee a multidisciplinary engineering team, manage project execution, and enhance engineering practices to meet regi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower supplier quality excellence by managing performance, conducting audits, and driving corrective actions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance production quality and support continuous impr...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by influencing federal transmission policies and advocating for strategic development opportunities. Collaborate with stakeholders to align organizational goals with evolving reg...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$75K - $100K *

Optimize quality systems to ensure excellence in incoming material, processes, and products while collaborating with teams to resolve quality issues and enhance customer satisfaction during launch act...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion patient safety initiatives by coordinating compliance and accreditation programs across healthcare facilities, ensuring alignment with regulations while fostering a culture of continuous impr...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $125K *

Transform production quality processes by providing hands-on engineering support, ensuring compliance and excellence in manufacturing activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive conti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $90K *

Transform quality assurance processes in our manufacturing facility. Lead a dedicated team, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and drive operational excellence while fostering a c...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.