Cross-functional Quality Manager

A Belgian family-owned technical textile manufacturer with nearly a century of expertise is strengthening its operations in Ronse and across Europe.

ITZU Executive Search has been mandated to identify a Cross-functional Quality Manager to support the company’s growth following major tender wins and a planned 50% increase in production.

The organisation specialises in technical textiles for protective clothing, workwear, and industrial applications. Every fabric leaving its production sites is manufactured through a fully integrated production chain — from spinning to finishing — ensuring high standards of quality, sustainability, and traceability.

Job Description

The company is seeking a Cross-functional Quality Manager who will act as the guardian of its quality promise.

In this hands-on and strategic role, you will oversee product excellence across spinning, weaving, dyeing, and finishing activities, working closely with production operators, R&D teams, laboratories, and subcontractors.

You will translate insights into concrete actions, ensuring fabrics meet European standards and the high expectations of clients, including major public institutions and protective services.

You will also coach and inspire teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent product quality across all production stages and sites.
• Lead audits, certifications (ISO 9001, Oeko-Tex, BlueSign), and compliance initiatives.
• Analyse cross-site quality data, identify improvement opportunities, and implement pragmatic solutions.
• Act as a bridge between production, R&D, laboratories, and subcontractors.
• Coach and support shop-floor teams to embed a quality-first mindset.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives rooted in operational realities.

This position combines strategic oversight with operational involvement. Reporting lines are clear, and senior management values transparency, practicality, and measurable impact.

Candidate Profile

• Strong technical background in textiles with industrial or hands-on experience.
• Proven experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment.
• Analytical, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communicator, able to collaborate effectively with both production teams and senior management.
• Comfortable in a bilingual French/Dutch environment; English is an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

The selected candidate will play a key role in maintaining the company’s leading position in technical textiles for protective and work clothing, while supporting its growth ambitions.

• Join a well-established family-owned industrial company with a strong European reputation.
• Have a direct impact on the quality and reliability of products that protect people daily.
• Benefit from autonomy and responsibility within a trust-based environment.
• Grow alongside a company expanding its production capacity by 50% in the coming years.

For applications or further information, please contact Charline Pedoux at +32 475 61 69 12 or via email at charline.pedoux@itzu.eu.