Explore Quality Manager Jobs

Quality Managers help organizations deliver reliable products and services by building effective quality systems, improving processes, and guiding teams toward consistent standards. Browse vetted Quality Manager opportunities on Ladders, including positions with salaries of $100,000 or more across a range of industries.

What Does a Quality Manager Do?

Quality Managers oversee quality assurance and quality control programs from planning through execution. Depending on the organization, they may develop quality policies, manage audits and inspections, investigate defects or customer complaints, track performance metrics, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions. They also partner with operations, engineering, suppliers, and senior leaders to reduce risk and improve outcomes.

Skills and Qualifications for Quality Manager Roles

Employers often seek experience in quality systems, process improvement, audit readiness, root-cause analysis, and regulatory or industry standards. Communication, project management, data analysis, and people leadership are also important. Requirements vary by employer and sector; some roles may favor credentials such as Six Sigma or expertise in standards like ISO 9001.

Industries Hiring Quality Managers

Quality Managers work in manufacturing, life sciences, healthcare, technology, aerospace, food and beverage, and other fields. Responsibilities and applicable standards differ by industry, so candidates can focus their search on the environments that best match their experience and interests.

Find Your Next Quality Manager Opportunity

Explore Quality Manager listings on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, industries, and responsibilities to identify positions aligned with your background and career goals.

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$133K - $146K *

Analyze and enhance quality processes in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating cross-functionally to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement in...

Maryland, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to fostering a total quality culture while driving compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead quality management efforts to enhance product standards and oper...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $109K *

Partner with us to lead global contract operations, driving AI-first initiatives and enhancing workflows. Collaborate across teams to optimize contract management processes in a fast-paced software en...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $115K *

Oversee compliance and risk management for renewable energy projects, guiding a small team to ensure timely reporting and adherence to NERC standards while enhancing client relationships and driving p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead quality oversight for drug manufacturing, ensuring compliance with cGMPs. Collaborate with vendors on batch record review and product disposition for global clinical programs, thriving in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

$99K - $158K *

Join a team that's leading innovation in print and packaging processes. Drive complex projects, enhance workflows, and ensure top-tier color management across multiple business units while collaborati...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Manage clinical trial operations, ensuring compliance and performance across protocols. Oversee submissions, budgets, and team coordination while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders...

Quebec, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth by leading SOX and MAR compliance programs, overseeing consultants, and implementing a scalable control environment. Drive governance and quality oversight while collaborating with inte...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Champion the successful delivery of complex tech and business initiatives. Lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality require...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine solutions engineering by leading a team focused on enhancing operational efficiency across OmniChannel Retail and Ecommerce. Drive effective implementation strategies and continuous improvem...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in construction quality management for a large-scale data center portfolio. Drive the establishment of quality standards, ensure compliance, and oversee a dedicated team of Site Qualit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Champion quality excellence by leading and standardizing assurance systems across regional logistics operations, driving continuous improvement and client partnerships while supporting new business la...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Transform payroll operations by leading a dynamic team, ensuring compliance and accuracy across multi-state payroll processes while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in a fast...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and enhance healthcare quality assurance programs, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across detention healthcare operations nationwide...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance excellence by leading the development of scalable processes that enhance student recruitment and enrollment, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across all interacti...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer compliance excellence by leading initiatives that ensure adherence to global regulatory standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks, manage vendor programs, and drive strategic...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing service quality through rigorous quality assurance and process audits. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with ITIL practices and drive contin...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate our logistics operations by managing transportation networks across business units, optimizing costs, and improving service delivery while fostering strategic partnerships and driving performa...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape a world-class Supplier Quality Engineering team, enhancing vendor quality processes and driving a Zero Defect mentality. Collaborate across departments to ensure product conformity and foster a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K *

Partner with us to innovate and transform Quality & Regulatory operations through technology and data analytics. Drive automation, improve efficiency, and foster effective digital solutions that enhan...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by overseeing computer system validation processes, ensuring compliance with GxP regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance validation pr...

Kentucky, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the design and development of clinical databases while ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met. Collaborate across teams to provide technical support and mentor team members...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $211K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Industrial Controls workstreams, ensuring seamless execution of NPI programs. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative automation solutions on time and within...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Quality Manager do?question toggle

    A Quality Manager leads programs that help ensure products, services, and processes meet organizational requirements and applicable standards. Duties may include managing audits, analyzing quality data, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Quality Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by role, but employers commonly look for experience with quality assurance or quality control, audits, process improvement, root-cause analysis, and team leadership. Industry knowledge and credentials such as Six Sigma may be preferred for some positions.

  • Which industries hire Quality Managers?question toggle

    Quality Managers are hired in industries such as manufacturing, life sciences, healthcare, technology, aerospace, and food and beverage. The relevant standards and responsibilities depend on the employer and sector.

  • Do Quality Manager jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some Quality Manager opportunities pay $100,000 or more, depending on factors such as industry, location, experience, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs at this salary level.