Quality Manager- Footwear - Rif. 100165
Pubblicato il 20-09-2026 - WeHunt in Castel D'Azzano
Company description Our Client is an international group and a leading player in the design and manufacturing of technical footwear, equipment and apparel for the mountain and outdoor sector, with a manufacturing footprint spanning Europe and Asia. We have been engaged to search for a
Quality Manager
for the Footwear Division.
Position Reporting to the Technical/Operations Direction, you'll own product quality end to end — from the first prototype through industrialization, production and whatever comes back from the market afterwards. More specifically, you will: Oversee a Quality function structured across two hubs: a European team covering lab testing, field validation and production quality control, and an Asia-based team dedicated to on-site factory quality control. Translate quality performance into a clear set of KPIs, track them over time, and use the underlying data — qualitative and statistical alike — to flag emerging risks and improvement areas. Build out and keep current the company's quality standards, working procedures and testing protocols. Embed quality thinking into product development from day one, working hand-in-hand with R&D; and Operations so issues get caught before they become expensive to fix. Own the testing calendar, lab and field alike, deciding what gets tested and when, while keeping the network of field testers organised and engaged. Chair the review meetings that close out each development phase, and sign off on production counter samples before they move forward. Act as the quality counterpart for manufacturing partners across Eastern Europe and Asia, from factory audits to checks carried out during the production run itself. Take ownership of non-conformities and quality complaints as they surface,
getting to the root of technical issues with suppliers and pushing the resulting fixes through. Mine defect and test data for patterns that point to where product quality, manufacturing efficiency or supplier performance can be improved. Keep chemical compliance on track against current regulations, and support CSR audits when they come up. Stay close to Customer Service so that what customers report actually feeds back into how quality gets managed. Hold responsibility for the division's quality budget.
This is a hands-on role that calls for frequent travel to manufacturing sites across Eastern Europe and Asia.
Requirements A technical degree or equivalent technical training, or hands-on experience that gets you to the same place. A track record in quality management, ideally built within footwear. Real familiarity with how footwear actually gets made, and with running quality control and supplier quality in that kind of production environment. Experience leading teams that span countries and cultures. An operational streak paired with the discipline to put process and KPIs in place. Sharp analytical instincts, comfortable digging into root causes and driving corrective action through to completion. Fluent in English and Italian. Ready to travel internationally, without exceptions.
Minimum salary package: €60,000, commensurate with experience, + target premio of 5-10% of base salary Workplace: North part of Treviso, Italy
Other information This position is open to candidates of all genders (Legislative Decree 198/2006) and in accordance with Article 10 of Legislative Decree 276/2003. Candidates are invited to read the privacy notice pursuant to Articles 13 and 14 of EU Regulation 2016/679 on data protection.