QA Manager

Now Hiring: Quality Assurance Manager - Sausage Manufacturing

Location: New Haven Plant - 41 Longhini Lane, New Haven, CT

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm (flexibility required)

About Us

At Village Gourmet, we're more than a collection of heritage brands-we're a team driven by passion, quality, and innovation. Since 2020, we've brought together beloved names like Three Little Pigs, Fabrique Délices, Longhini Sausage, Uncle Charley's, and Esposito's, uniting tradition with forward-thinking growth.

With SQF-certified facilities nationwide, we create products that make life's moments magical. Our core values-It Takes a Village (teamwork), Always a Way (relentlessness), Count on Me (reliability), Dream Big (boldness), and Customer First (commitment)-are at the heart of everything we do.

The Opportunity

We're searching for a Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to lead our New Haven team in ensuring our sausage manufacturing processes meet the highest standards of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll shape quality systems, prepare for audits, and inspire a team dedicated to continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

Champion Food Safety: Oversee HACCP, SQF, USDA, and FDA compliance. Lead audits with confidence.

Drive Quality Excellence: Build and improve quality programs, SOPs, and data-driven corrective actions.

Lead & Inspire: Supervise, coach, and develop QA technicians while fostering a culture of accountability.

Strengthen Partnerships: Collaborate across departments and serve as the primary quality liaison with customers and suppliers.

Elevate Standards: Oversee sanitation programs and ensure audit readiness every day.What We're Looking For

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.

5+ years of progressive QA experience in food manufacturing, with 2+ years in management.

Strong knowledge of HACCP, SQF, USDA, and FDA requirements.

Proven skills in root cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement.

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.

Preferred:

Sausage/meat processing experience.

PCQI and SQF Practitioner certifications.

Familiarity with ERP or QA software.Why Join Village Gourmet?

Work with iconic brands that combine tradition with innovation.

Lead a strong QA team and directly impact food safety and product quality.

Grow with a company committed to excellence, culture, and career development.

Competitive salary + benefits, with opportunities for advancement.Physical Requirements

Ability to work in cold, refrigerated, and hot environments.

Standing/walking for long periods and occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs).

Use of PPE as required.Success Looks Like

Facility maintains SQF certification and passes audits with minimal findings.

Customer complaints decrease year-over-year.

QA team thrives with strong engagement and retention.

Join us in delivering authentic, high-quality products that bring joy to every table.

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