Senior Quality Manager Jobs

Discover Senior Quality Manager opportunities with organizations seeking experienced leaders to strengthen quality systems, improve processes, and ensure products and services meet rigorous standards. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you focus your search on senior-level roles with competitive compensation.

What Senior Quality Managers Do

Senior Quality Managers lead quality assurance and quality control programs across teams, sites, or business units. Typical responsibilities include setting quality objectives, maintaining management systems, overseeing audits and corrective actions, analyzing performance data, and partnering with operations, engineering, product, and regulatory teams. The scope of the role varies by industry and organization.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a track record in quality leadership, process improvement, risk management, and team development. Relevant experience may include managing quality systems and audits, interpreting industry or regulatory requirements, investigating root causes, and using data to guide decisions. Communication, strategic planning, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders are also valuable. Requirements and preferred credentials differ by employer and sector.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Senior Quality Managers work across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, technology, food production, and aerospace. Depending on the organization, roles may focus on supplier quality, product quality, compliance, operational excellence, or enterprise quality systems. Explore openings to compare responsibilities, industries, and compensation.

Find Senior Quality Manager Roles on Ladders

Browse vetted Senior Quality Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Review role requirements and responsibilities, then identify opportunities that match your leadership experience, industry background, and career goals.

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$100K - $132K *

Transform complex quality assurance initiatives into sustainable outcomes, leading a team to ensure product integrity and compliance while driving strategic change across the enterprise. Collaborate w...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

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

$134K - $184K *

Drive supplier quality excellence in complex, regulated projects, ensuring compliance and performance through oversight of manufacturing, inspection, and testing. Lead initiatives that enhance quality...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $184K *

Unlock supplier quality excellence in complex, regulated projects by overseeing manufacturing, inspection, and compliance. Drive continuous improvement and mentor teams to ensure safety and quality st...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading a dedicated team to enhance product excellence and compliance with ISO standards, while driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of safet...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality excellence by managing customer APQP launch activities, ensuring compliance with milestones, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve program readiness and customer satisf...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence by leading assurance and control initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and compliance wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $165K *

Empower our Supplier Quality team to enhance global performance standards, drive continuous improvement, and foster strategic supplier relationships. Lead initiatives that elevate quality metrics and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Engage teams in enhancing quality systems for customer projects, driving improvements through detailed analysis and leadership. Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve quality issues, ensuring top-ti...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer quality assurance initiatives by leading engineering teams to enhance product quality and compliance. Drive process improvements, develop quality systems, and interface with customers to resol...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$184K - $277K *

Unlock potential by leading software program management for server teams, driving planning, execution, and delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure on-time milestones and optimize resources a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$174K - $236K *

Empower your career by leading quality initiatives in our Supply Chain team. Drive supplier selection, optimize processes, and mentor engineers to enhance product quality across North America and Euro...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence by leading strategic initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and product integrity. Collaborate with teams to implement effective quality management systems and fost...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to quality excellence and safety. Lead strategic initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate quality standards by leading strategic initiatives in a manufacturing facility, ensuring optimal safety, productivity, and compliance with quality and food safety regulations while fostering a...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate quality standards by leading strategic initiatives that ensure safety, productivity, and product integrity in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Inspire a culture of excellence and complianc...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower quality excellence by leading initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and product integrity. Collaborate with teams to implement effective quality management systems and ensure complian...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by leading strategic initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and product integrity in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Inspire a culture of continuous improvement a...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $142K *

Advance quality assurance initiatives by ensuring compliance with cGMPs, overseeing manufacturing operations, and facilitating investigations. Collaborate with teams to maintain high standards in biot...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $272K *

Empower your career with a leadership role in analytical development, guiding a team in flow cytometry methods for cell therapy. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation and ensure complianc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $141K *

Lead quality engineering initiatives by managing change control processes, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across cross-functional teams. Serve as a subject matter expert to en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Transform quality management in manufacturing by leading a team to enhance systems, drive improvements, and ensure compliance, while fostering cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by establishing a unified product metrics framework. Collaborate across teams to enhance product health insights, streamline reporting, and drive strategic initiat...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Elevate the quality assurance process by independently reviewing analytical and microbiological data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting batch disposition in a dynamic cGMP...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $148K *

Elevate product and process quality by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing operations...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $129K *

Drive quality excellence by overseeing compliance and implementing assurance procedures in logistics operations. Collaborate across teams to enhance documentation and training, ensuring adherence to i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Quality Manager do?question toggle

    A Senior Quality Manager leads quality programs, develops and maintains quality systems, oversees audits and corrective actions, monitors performance, and works with teams across the organization to improve processes and meet applicable standards.

  • What qualifications are common for Senior Quality Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for substantial quality or operations experience, a record of leading teams or programs, knowledge of quality systems and audits, and strengths in root-cause analysis and process improvement. Specific education, certifications, and industry experience vary by role.

  • Where do Senior Quality Managers work?question toggle

    Senior Quality Managers are employed across sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, technology, food production, and aerospace. Their focus may be product, supplier, process, compliance, or enterprise quality.

  • How much do Senior Quality Manager jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation for a specific Senior Quality Manager role depends on factors such as location, industry, scope, and experience; review each listing for its stated pay details.

  • What is the difference between a Quality Manager and a Senior Quality Manager?question toggle

    A Senior Quality Manager typically has broader responsibility, such as overseeing multiple teams, sites, or quality functions, shaping strategy, and advising senior stakeholders. The distinction varies among employers, so compare each job description for its scope.