Innovation Expert

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p Are you passionate about flexible packaging, extrusion technologies and sustainable product development?p 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. /pp 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. /pp Your role /pp As 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. /pp 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. /pp Your main responsibilities /pulli Drive, coordinate and document local product innovation projects /lili Assess customer-driven projects from both a technical and commercial perspective during the approval phase /lili Manage the technical input of product recipes into the ERP system /lili Apply Design for Recycling principles and support compliance with PPWR requirements /lili Translate specific customer needs into innovative and market-oriented product solutions /lili Prepare and manage technical documentation,



including product data sheets, Life Cycle Assessments and Product Carbon Footprints /lili Ensure that newly developed products comply with relevant legislation and recyclability standards /lili Develop alternative solutions for existing products to support future regulatory and sustainability compliance /lili Use reporting tools to monitor project workloads, time and resources, and define suitable innovation KPIs /lili Collaborate with adapa's Innovation Converting Team on joint projects and extrusion-related requirements across key market segments /lili Work closely with the local Engineering team to assess the suitability of technologies and equipment for newly developed products /lili Provide hands-on support on extrusion lines, including process optimisation, troubleshooting and the implementation of new products and raw materials /li /ulp Key collaborations /pp In this role, you will work closely with: /pulli Operations: daily technical support on extrusion lines /lili Quality: innovation support in claim management and audits /lili Sales: project prioritisation, customer meetings and industrial trials /lili Procurement:



raw material qualification in line with the purchasing strategy /lili Sustainability: Design for Recycling, PPWR, Product Carbon Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment /lili Marketing: technical and editorial input for magazines, exhibitions, brochures and other communication activities /li /ulp What you bring /pulli A degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry or a comparable technical field /lili At least 2 years of professional experience in product development, coextrusion, MDO technology or a related field /lili Strong knowledge of packaging films, polymers used in the packaging industry and extrusion processes /lili A practical, hands-on approach to implementing new products and raw materials on production lines /lili Experience in process optimisation and technical troubleshooting /lili Strong customer orientation and confidence in working with key accounts /lili Good command of English, with the ability to deliver effective presentations and technical training /lili Excellent communication and relationship-building skills /lili A collaborative mindset combined with self-confidence and accountability /lili Strong organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously /lili Willingness to travel, approximately 10% of the time /li /ulp Why join us? /pp 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. /pp Annual gross salary 30.000 - eur /p /p

Vedi l’offerta su Go Lavoro: golavoro.it/annuncio-lavoro/7bxrs4