Quality Manager Jobs in Louisiana

Quality Manager jobs in Louisiana are in consistent demand, with concentrated hiring in manufacturing, petrochemical processing, aerospace, and food production. New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lake Charles are the largest hiring metros, anchored by employers like Chevron, Northrop Grumman, and Tyson Foods that maintain ongoing quality functions. The most in-demand specialties are process quality in refining and chemicals, supplier quality in defense manufacturing, and food safety compliance in agricultural processing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles30
Top employerKiewit
Top cityBaton Rouge, LA
Cities hiring13
Work type83% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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SLB
Quality Manager
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Quality Manager
SLB
Shreveport, Louisiana
IT Support & Systems Administration
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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CVS Health
Manager, Quality Management
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Manager, Quality Management
CVS Health
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$54k - $159k/yr
10,000+

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Module X solutions
Quality Assurance Manager
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Module X solutions
Added 6d ago
Quality Assurance Manager
Module X solutions
Shreveport, Louisiana
Software Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$100k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Mid City Cleaning of Baton Rouge LLC
Quality Control Manager
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Mid City Cleaning of Baton Rouge LLC
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Quality Control Manager
Mid City Cleaning of Baton Rouge LLC
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
11-50

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Wood
Quality Manager
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Quality Manager
Wood
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
201-500

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Quality Manager Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baton Rouge
7 jobs
Shreveport
5 jobs
New Orleans
4 jobs
Lake Charles
3 jobs
Gretna
2 jobs
Lafayette
2 jobs
Scott
1 job
Laplace
1 job
Westlake
1 job

Quality Manager Job Market in Louisiana

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

Who's Hiring

Kiewit
Kiewit3 open roles
Five S
Five S3 open roles
Arrowhead Contracting
Arrowhead Contracting3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Louisiana Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field
  • ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential preferred
  • Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, or FDA quality management systems
  • Proficiency in statistical process control and root cause analysis methods
  • Experience leading audits and managing corrective and preventive action processes
  • Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and Louisiana workplace safety requirements

Quality Manager Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality manager in Louisiana?

The path typically starts with a bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field followed by several years in quality assurance or inspection roles. Louisiana does not issue a state license for quality managers, but employers consistently favor candidates holding credentials from the American Society for Quality, particularly the Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer designation. Industries like petrochemicals and food processing also value sector-specific certifications such as HACCP and API quality training.

How much do quality managers make in Louisiana?

Quality managers in Louisiana earn a median of about $133,210 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,350 for the lowest 10% to over $213,350 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire quality managers in Louisiana?

Employers hiring quality managers in Louisiana right now include Kiewit, Five S, and Arrowhead Contracting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Louisiana's concentration of refining, aerospace, and food processing facilities means demand tends to stay steady even when other states see seasonal slowdowns.

Which Louisiana cities have the most quality manager jobs?

Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and New Orleans have the most quality manager openings in Louisiana. Baton Rouge leads because of its dense cluster of petrochemical plants and refineries along the Mississippi River corridor, while New Orleans draws hiring from aerospace contractors and healthcare systems, and Lake Charles benefits from its LNG and industrial manufacturing base.

Are there remote quality manager jobs in Louisiana?

Yes, but they're rare. Quality manager roles are largely hands-on, requiring physical presence on production floors, in labs, or at supplier sites. About 17% of quality manager openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in supplier quality, documentation management, or quality systems roles that do not require direct oversight of physical production.

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

The most realistic entry point is a quality inspector or quality technician role, which large Louisiana manufacturers like those in the Baton Rouge chemical corridor and the Northshore aerospace sector regularly hire without management experience required. Pursuing an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential before applying gives candidates a measurable edge. From an inspector position, moving into a quality engineer or quality coordinator title is the typical stepping stone before reaching a manager level in Louisiana operations.

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

You can find and apply to quality manager jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to each one.

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