Utexbel, a Belgian family-owned technical textile company 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 Utexbel’s growth following major tender wins and a planned 50% increase in production.
Utexbel specializes in technical textiles for protective clothing, workwear, and industrial applications. Every fabric leaving its sites is produced through a fully integrated production chain, from spinning to finishing, ensuring the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and traceability.
Job description Utexbel is seeking a Cross-functional Quality Manager who will act as the guardian of the company’s quality promise.
In this hands-on and strategic role, you will oversee product excellence across spinning, weaving, dyeing, and finishing, working closely with production operators, R&D, laboratories, and subcontractors.
You will also coach and inspire teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Ensure consistent product quality across all production stages and sites.
Analyze cross-site quality data, identify improvement opportunities, and implement practical solutions.
Serve as a bridge between production, R&D, laboratories, and subcontractors.
Coach and support shop-floor teams to embed a quality-first mindset.
Reporting lines are clear, and Utexbel’s senior management values transparency, practicality, and measurable impact.
Strong technical background in textiles , with industrial or hands-on experience.
Proven experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment.
Excellent communicator and collaborator , able to work effectively with both production teams and senior management.
Comfortable in a bilingual environment (French/Dutch); proficiency in English is a plus.
Offer The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining Utexbel’s position as a leader in technical textiles for protective and work clothing, while fully integrating into the company’s culture and supporting its growth ambitions.
Have a direct impact on the quality and reliability of products that protect people every day.
Grow with the company as production expands by 50% over the coming years, taking on new challenges and opportunities.