ITZU Talent Recruitment

About the Company

We help talents seize opportunities and our experts help companies grow thanks to the right talents in the right places. Every talent deserves a tailored job, every organization deserves motivated people. That's why we like to be a matchmaker between employees who want to jump and organizations that want sustainable growth. OUR SERVICES: Recruitment and selection, temporary employment, foreign recruitment, HR secondment, inhouse, payroll, subcontracting (Your Work), internships and student work (Squire & Mise en Place). OUR VISION: ITZU unleashes everything that makes talent possible. By stimulating and developing talents, we create progress and sustainable growth in people and organizations. We do this from our deep expertise in HR and with the personal commitment each individual deserves. Tailor-made jobs: Whether you have a few years' experience in middle management or are a seasoned expert at c-level, sooner or later you will find yourself at a professional crossroads in your life. And you want a new challenge, or to take your career to the next level. But how do you get started and which direction do you go? Our HR professionals are your companions along the way and will work with you to find new opportunities and golden chances you can't afford to miss. Thanks to a challenge that fits seamlessly with your vision, you will make great strides in your career. The sky is not the limit, if it is up to us. WHY ITZU? Partnering with our selection agency is a good idea because... - you get a real partner who not only searches for the perfect job, but also guides you through your application process. - you can count on our focus on results. Your ideal professional match is our goal. - You get a single point of contact in our selection office. So you get a quick answer to any questions you may have. Recognition: Flemish region: VG 1176/BUSAC, Walloon region: W.INT.662 and Brussels: 00220-406-20180807.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

ITZU Talent Recruitment

Job Title

Director of Innovation & Processes

Job Description

**Job Title:** Director of Innovation & Processes **Role Summary:** Leads the development and execution of innovation and process strategies for a technical textile manufacturer. Drives R&D, process optimization, quality and sustainability initiatives across spinning, weaving, dyeing, and finishing. Acts as the technical authority, manages a multidisciplinary team, and collaborates with external research partners and IT/digitalisation projects to support a 50% production growth target. **Expectations:** - Deliver measurable innovation outcomes that align with growth and sustainability goals. - Ensure seamless transfer of lab‑scale breakthroughs to industrial production. - Maintain audit‑ready quality systems and certifications. - Foster a high‑performing technical team and a culture of continuous improvement. **Key Responsibilities:** - Define and implement company‑wide innovation and process strategies. - Lead R&D projects and oversee technology transfer to full‑scale manufacturing. - Manage and continuously improve quality management systems, certifications, and audit readiness. - Establish and nurture collaborations with universities, research institutes, and external partners. - Serve as primary liaison for IT and digitalisation initiatives, leveraging data analytics to optimize processes. - Guide, mentor, and evaluate a team of ~10 specialists, including laboratory staff. - Monitor, report, and ensure sustainability and impact of operational improvements. **Required Skills:** - Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams in a manufacturing environment. - Expertise in process optimization, R&D management, and quality systems. - Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, including audit and certification reporting. - Bilingual in French and Dutch; English proficiency strongly preferred. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Advanced degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. - Significant experience with innovation, process management, R&D, or quality systems in manufacturing (typically 10+ years). - Relevant industry certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001) advantageous but not mandatory.

Ronse, Belgium

On site

12-02-2026