Director of Process Governance & Compliance

ITZU Jobs; West-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategic leadership role

Autonomy and ownership over process

Long-term operational impact

Direct influence on quality and audit

Shaping operational excellence

Job summary

ITZU Executive Search is engaged to find a Director Process & Management Systems for a leading European textile manufacturer in West Belgium. The role focuses on defining and improving process governance, management systems, and regulatory compliance across spinning, weaving, dyeing, and finishing operations.

The Director will lead documentation quality, audit readiness, and cross-functional collaboration with sustainability, quality, and technical teams to ensure auditable processes and robust

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Textile, Materials, Chemical, or equivalent).
• Strong experience in process management, quality systems, compliance, or industrial operations.
• Solid understanding of ISO standards, audits, and management systems.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and maintain robust process management systems aligned with operational, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure full ISO and audit readiness, including documentation accuracy and continuous improvement of internal procedures.
• Own and structure process documentation, ensuring clarity, consistency, and traceability across production steps.
• Review and validate technical and operational documentation produced by internal teams.
• Collaborate with sustainability and technical teams to ensure reliable data for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and reporting.
• Act as key stakeholder in regulatory compliance (chemical, environmental, industrial standards), including PFAS-related documentation and justification cases.
• Support operational teams in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure cost and process efficiency by analysing production flows and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Maintain a strong interface with quality, audit, and sustainability functions.
• Provide structured guidance and governance across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Process management

Quality systems

Compliance

Industrial operations

ISO standards

Audits

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Communication

Multidisciplinary teams

French & Dutch bilingual

English an asset

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

ITZU Executive Search is engaged to find a Director Process & Management Systems for a leading European textile manufacturer in West Belgium. The role focuses on defining and improving process governance, management systems, and regulatory compliance across spinning, weaving, dyeing, and finishing operations.

The Director will lead documentation quality, audit readiness, and cross-functional collaboration with sustainability, quality, and technical teams to ensure auditable processes and robust