Extrusion Innovation Specialist

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Are you passionate about flexible packaging, extrusion technologies and sustainable product development?For our adapa ITG production facility in Gambassi Terme, we are looking for an Innovation Expert, Extrusion Films to manage and coordinate local innovation activities related to blown film coextrusion, up to 9 layers, and MDO technology.The extruded semi-finished products developed at the site are primarily supplied to adapa’s internal converting facilities, as well as to external customers in the converting industry.Your roleAs Innovation Expert, you will connect technology, customer needs and sustainability, ensuring that local innovation activities are aligned with the strategic goals of the adapa Group.You will drive product innovation projects, support the development of customer-specific solutions and act as a trusted technical partner for strategic key accounts. You will also collaborate closely with local and international teams across Innovation, Operations, Quality, Sales, Procurement, Sustainability, Engineering and Marketing.Your main responsibilitiesDrive, coordinate and document local product innovation projectsAssess customer-driven projects from both a technical and commercial perspective during the approval phaseManage the technical input of product recipes into the ERP systemApply Design for Recycling principles and support compliance with PPWR requirementsTranslate specific customer needs into innovative and market-oriented product solutionsPrepare and manage technical documentation, including product data sheets, Life Cycle Assessments and Product Carbon FootprintsEnsure that newly developed products comply with relevant legislation and recyclability standardsDevelop alternative solutions for existing products to support future regulatory and sustainability complianceUse reporting tools to monitor project workloads, time and resources,



and define suitable innovation KPIsCollaborate with adapa’s Innovation Converting Team on joint projects and extrusion-related requirements across key market segmentsWork closely with the local Engineering team to assess the suitability of technologies and equipment for newly developed productsProvide hands-on support on extrusion lines, including process optimisation, troubleshooting and the implementation of new products and raw materialsKey collaborationsIn this role, you will work closely with:Operations: daily technical support on extrusion linesQuality: innovation support in claim management and auditsSales: project prioritisation, customer meetings and industrial trialsProcurement: raw material qualification in line with the purchasing strategySustainability: Design for Recycling, PPWR, Product Carbon Footprint and Life Cycle AssessmentMarketing: technical and editorial input for magazines, exhibitions, brochures and other communication activitiesWhat you bringA degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry or a comparable technical fieldAt least 2 years of professional experience in product development, coextrusion, MDO technology or a related fieldStrong knowledge of packaging films, polymers used in the packaging industry and extrusion processesA practical, hands-on approach to implementing new products and raw materials on production linesExperience in process optimisation and technical troubleshootingStrong customer orientation and confidence in working with key accountsGood command of English, with the ability to deliver effective presentations and technical trainingExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsA collaborative mindset combined with self-confidence and accountabilityStrong organisational skills and the ability to work autonomouslyWillingness to travel, approximately 10% of the timeWhy join us?You will have the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of innovative flexible packaging solutions, working in an international environment and collaborating with experts across the adapa Group.Annual gross salary 30.000 - 35.0000 eur

Vedi l’offerta su Go Lavoro: golavoro.it/annuncio-lavoro/7bng38