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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$80K - $95K *

Optimize the Quality Management System and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and supplier quality. Lead compliance initiatives, audits, and strategic quality objectives to ensure excel...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading project lifecycles and client relationships. Manage teams, coach engineers, and ensure quality in validation projects while delivering hands-on technical expertise and fost...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$153K - $230K *

Empower project success by leading document controls for a major aviation program. Utilize your e-Builder expertise to streamline workflows, enhance reporting, and ensure compliance, driving efficienc...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$104K - $120K *

Elevate quality standards by effectively managing Quality Management programs. Drive improvement in lab operations through strategic planning, team leadership, and compliance with ISO standards to ens...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $113K *

Optimize inventory management processes by leading a team to enhance accuracy, streamline operations, and implement best practices, ensuring alignment with supply chain goals and operational excellenc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence by ensuring precision optical components meet specifications through hands-on support, technical problem-solving, and collaboration across departments, while maintaining co...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $116K *

Lead the charge in empowering a high-performing maintenance team to achieve operational excellence, ensuring product quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accounta...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$94K - $122K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading maintenance teams to achieve high performance, ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountab...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in elevating quality standards across Business Unit plants, driving excellence from pre-production through launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality processes...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$207K - $258K *

Advance your career by leading a diverse team to deliver innovative trapped-ion quantum computer designs and hardware, guiding projects through their lifecycle, and mentoring junior talent in cutting...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team as a Quality Supervisor, leading Quality Control efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance, and enhance product quality whi...

4 weeks ago

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

$96K - $192K *

Join a team that's driving manufacturing excellence through Lean principles. This role leads continuous improvement initiatives, fostering collaboration to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enha...

3 weeks ago

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

$152K - $175K *

Shape and enhance the global Quality Management System for medical devices by driving compliance, governance, and continuous improvement while leading a dedicated team across multiple sites to meet re...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $225K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role focused on reliability engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance hardware systems, lead risk assessments, and implement innovative testing s...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $95K *

Empower quality assurance by analyzing data to identify issues, develop solutions, and implement field campaigns for enhanced product reliability and performance in mining equipment across global site...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion exceptional HVAC service delivery by leading field operations, developing technicians, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Drive safety, quality, and strategic growth in a dynamic environment...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead production operations to ensure efficient manufacturing while meeting safety, quality, and environmental standards. Drive team performance and strategic planning to achieve production goals and e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Oversee the Quality Management System to ensure compliant, high-quality products. Lead quality assurance initiatives, audits, and training across various departments, while driving continuous improvem...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Lead the charge in ensuring product quality and compliance by managing the design control process, executing validation strategies, and driving continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $166K *

Champion project success by leading cross-functional teams to drive global laboratory initiatives from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment, timely delivery, and stakeholder engagement through...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $145K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing supply chain efficiency through strategic project management, mentoring, and supplier collaboration while improving material availability for production operati...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $152K *

Optimize quality systems and regulatory compliance by leading technology solutions. Drive enhancements and upgrades in critical platforms while collaborating with business partners and IT teams to ens...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$170K - $200K *

Transform quality management by leading strategic initiatives that ensure products and processes meet rigorous standards. Collaborate across departments to drive continuous improvement and foster a cu...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic laboratory team, ensuring compliance, optimizing operations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement while managing resources and enhancing service...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $109K *

Transform your career through a comprehensive 2-year training program, honing leadership skills and mastering maintenance management in the poultry industry while driving organizational effectiveness...

4 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.