Quality Control Manager Jobs in Missouri

Quality Control Manager jobs in Missouri concentrate heavily in manufacturing, food and beverage processing, aerospace, and automotive supply chain, with demand ranging from entry-level supervisory roles to senior plant-level leadership. The busiest hiring markets are St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, where companies such as Boeing, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and General Motors maintain major operations that consistently need quality leadership. The most in-demand specialties include ISO compliance management, FDA-regulated production oversight, and supplier quality assurance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles71
Top employerAmeritek
Top cityKansas City, MO
Cities hiring31
Work type94% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Quality Control Technician
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Quality Control Technician
Capital Quarries
Montgomery City, Missouri
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Support
Sales

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Central Power Systems & Services
Quality Control Inspector
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Quality Control Inspector
Central Power Systems & Services
Platte City, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$27 - $33/hr
501-1,000

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State of Missouri
Quality Control Specialist #0630017
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State of Missouri
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Quality Control Specialist #0630017
State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri
Business Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$53k.59 - $74k.78/yr

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White River Marine Group
Quality Control Production Supervisor
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Quality Control Production Supervisor
White River Marine Group
Lebanon, Missouri
Logistics & Fleet Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Catalent Pharma Solutions
Senior Associate Scientist I, Quality Control
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Senior Associate Scientist I, Quality Control
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Kansas City, Missouri
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Master's degree
10,000+

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Quality Control Manager Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Kansas City
17 jobs
St. Louis
13 jobs
Springfield
7 jobs
Columbia
5 jobs
Chesterfield
2 jobs
Jefferson City
2 jobs
Meta
1 job
Nixa
1 job
Troy
1 job

Quality Control Manager Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Ameritek
Ameritek4 open roles
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Catalent Pharma Solutions4 open roles
Concrete Strategies
Concrete Strategies3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Manufacturing
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality control manager jobs across Missouri.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related technical field
  • Demonstrated experience leading quality systems such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949
  • Proficiency with statistical process control tools and root cause analysis methods
  • Hands-on background in Missouri's manufacturing, food processing, or aerospace sectors
  • Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential from ASQ preferred
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and communicate findings to plant leadership

Quality Control Manager Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality control manager in Missouri?

Most Missouri employers require a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related field, combined with progressive quality experience on the plant floor. Missouri does not issue a state license specific to quality control managers, so hiring decisions center on nationally recognized credentials such as ASQ's Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer designation. Building experience in Missouri's dominant sectors, including food production, automotive supply, and aerospace, strengthens a candidate's profile considerably.

How much do quality control managers make in Missouri?

Quality control managers in Missouri earn a median of about $117,660 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $71,840 for the lowest 10% to over $183,200 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire quality control managers in Missouri?

Companies currently hiring quality control managers in Missouri include Ameritek, Catalent Pharma Solutions, and Concrete Strategies, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Missouri's strong manufacturing and food processing base means quality leadership openings appear steadily at both large industrial employers and regional contract manufacturers throughout the state.

Which Missouri cities have the most quality control manager jobs?

Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield account for the greatest concentration of quality control manager openings in Missouri. St. Louis and Kansas City anchor the market because of their dense clusters of aerospace, automotive, and food production facilities, while Springfield draws openings from regional manufacturers and distribution operations that have expanded in southwest Missouri over the past decade.

Are there remote quality control manager jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they're rare. Quality control management is inherently hands-on, requiring direct oversight of production lines, inspections, and facility audits, which limits remote arrangements significantly. About 6% of quality control manager openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to involve supplier auditing, documentation systems management, or corporate quality program roles rather than plant-floor leadership.

How can I get hired as a quality control manager in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a quality technician or quality inspector role at a Missouri manufacturer, then building toward management. Large Missouri operations like those in the St. Louis automotive corridor and Kansas City food processing plants regularly hire quality technicians and inspectors who can grow internally. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential early signals seriousness to employers, and lateral moves from production supervisor or manufacturing engineer roles are common stepping stones into quality management.

Where can I find and apply to quality control manager jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to quality control manager jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your background, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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