Quality Systems Manager Jobs

Explore Quality Systems Manager jobs for experienced professionals ready to lead quality programs and strengthen operational performance. These roles oversee the systems, processes, and standards that help organizations deliver reliable products and services while meeting regulatory and customer requirements. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Quality Systems Manager Do?

Quality Systems Managers develop and maintain quality management systems, guide internal and external audits, and help teams meet applicable standards and regulations. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include managing corrective and preventive actions, tracking quality metrics, investigating nonconformances, preparing documentation, and coordinating quality initiatives across departments or sites.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek leaders with experience in quality assurance, quality management systems, audit readiness, risk management, and process improvement. Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements can be important, particularly in regulated sectors. Strong communication, analytical thinking, project management, and team leadership skills help managers turn quality goals into practical, consistent processes.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Quality Systems Managers work across industries such as manufacturing, life sciences, healthcare, technology, aerospace, and consumer products. The scope of a role can range from overseeing a single facility’s quality system to setting strategy across multiple locations. Related career paths may include quality assurance leadership, compliance management, regulatory affairs, and operational excellence.

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Search Ladders for Quality Systems Manager jobs and discover vetted roles offering $100,000 or more. Explore opportunities that match your leadership experience, industry background, and career goals, and take the next step toward a senior quality management position.

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$92K - $110K *

Empower our production teams by ensuring top-tier product quality and compliance with quality systems, driving continuous improvement, and resolving quality issues proactively across shifts...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $211K *

Elevate quality assurance by leading compliance initiatives and risk assessments. Drive continuous improvement in quality systems, ensuring regulatory adherence and effective training across teams in...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $110K *

Transform your career by leading quality management systems to ensure product excellence and regulatory compliance across diverse sectors. Drive continuous improvement and mentor a dedicated team to a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality management across engineering, procurement, and construction for a refinery project. Oversee quality plans, audits, and contractor activities while promoting quality awareness and ensu...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $150K *

Empower compliance excellence by managing enterprise certification programs, ensuring audit readiness, and integrating quality processes into project workflows. Collaborate with teams to uphold standa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

Take ownership of Global Quality leadership in driving quality management systems and protocols, supporting operational teams to achieve performance targets aligned with strategic initiatives across t...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives across multiple departments, ensuring compliance with established procedures. Drive process improvements and mentor teams to enhance operational efficiency and r...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a QA Manager, driving compliance and process improvement across multiple departments. Collaborate nationally to enhance quality standards, mentor staff, and lead audits, ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower excellence in quality management by leading a dedicated team to ensure all manufacturing processes consistently meet high standards, driving resolution and continuous improvement in quality as...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in quality management, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes while overseeing a dedicated QC team and optimizing operational efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality initiatives to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement across the organization while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product consistency and customer satis...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives to ensure supplier compliance and product excellence. Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve quality issues, maintain standards, and promote continu...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of quality assurance processes, manage teams, and drive process improvements to enhance production standards and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced manufacturing environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $135K *

Transform quality assurance practices by leading a dedicated team to enhance compliance with AS9100 standards, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of excellence across the organization...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Elevate quality assurance standards by leading audits, managing QA/QC teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality assurance initiatives by overseeing audits, managing data analysis, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance the Quality Management System and dr...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $200K *

Write the quality system. HACCP and food safety plans, SOPs, specs, batch records, sanitation and CIP verification, supplier approval, CAPA, document control. Written for our lines and our people. The...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to quality control excellence by managing programs that ensure continuous production aligns with customer standards. Drive improvements and compliance across multiple sites while fostering...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$186K - $318K *

Drive excellence in quality management systems, ensuring compliance and governance across global operations. Lead strategic initiatives, enhance training, and foster continuous improvement to support...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Explore a pivotal role in quality assurance, leading testing efforts for a Business Intelligence Suite. Drive automated testing, ensure compliance with standards, and collaborate with stakeholders to...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $208K *

Champion innovative quality strategies in digital health, guiding teams to navigate regulatory landscapes while enhancing AI integration in healthcare. Collaborate with engineers and clinicians to ens...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $165K *

Drive quality excellence by leading a dynamic team to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational efficiency across al...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $165K *

Lead and enhance quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards while fostering a culture of excellence. Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain audit readiness ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Develop and implement innovative quality systems that meet customer and regulatory standards. Lead quality initiatives, ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001, and drive continuous improvemen...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Quality Systems Manager do?question toggle

    A Quality Systems Manager oversees the processes and documentation an organization uses to meet quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. Duties often include managing audits, corrective and preventive actions, quality metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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

    Requirements vary by employer and industry, but roles often call for experience in quality assurance or quality management systems, knowledge of applicable standards and regulations, and strong leadership, analytical, communication, and project management skills.

  • Which industries hire Quality Systems Managers?question toggle

    Employers hire Quality Systems Managers in fields including manufacturing, life sciences, healthcare, aerospace, technology, and consumer products. The specific standards and regulatory knowledge required depend on the industry.

  • How much do Quality Systems Manager jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by location, industry, experience, and the scope of the role. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore opportunities at that salary level.

  • Where can I find Quality Systems Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Quality Systems Manager listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.