Innovation Manager

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ppAt adapa Group, innovation is a key driver of our growth and sustainability journey.
We are looking for an experienced Innovation Manager Extrusion Films to lead and coordinate innovation activities across our extrusion film operations, with a focus on blown film coextrusion (up to 9 layers), MDO technology, and cast extrusion.
/p pThis role is ideally based at or near our site in Gambassi Terme, Italy, and involves close collaboration with our teams in Finland and Germany (Kempten).
You will play a pivotal role in driving product innovation, supporting strategic customer projects, and aligning innovation activities across multiple production sites.
/p pThe extruded semi-finished products developed in this role are supplied both to adapa's internal converting sites and to external customers within the converting industry.
/p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liLead and manage cross-site innovation projects for extrusion films.
/li liDefine and implement innovation strategies aligned with adapa Group's business objectives.
/li liManage and develop the local Innovation team, ensuring effective prioritization and execution of projects.
/li liDrive the development of innovative packaging solutions based on customer and market requirements.
/li liEvaluate customer projects from both technical and commercial perspectives during approval phases.
/li liManage technical product data and formulation information within the ERP system.
/li liApply Design for Recycling (D4R) principles and ensure compliance with PPWR and other regulatory requirements.




/li liSupport the creation of technical documentation, including product data sheets, Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculations.
/li liEnsure new products comply with legal, environmental, and recyclability standards while proactively developing future-proof solutions.
/li liMonitor project performance through reporting tools and relevant KPIs.
/li liAct as a technical partner for strategic customers and key accounts.
/li liCollaborate closely with adapa's Innovation Converting Team on joint development initiatives.
/li liWork alongside Engineering teams to assess production capabilities and support the industrialization of new products.
/li /ul h3Cross-Functional Collaboration /h3 pYou will work closely with several key functions across the organization, including: /p ul liOperations: providing technical support for extrusion processes and production optimization.
/li liQuality: supporting audits, claims management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
/li liSales: participating in customer meetings, technical discussions, trials, and project reviews.
/li liProcurement:



supporting raw material qualification and sourcing strategies.
/li liSustainability: driving initiatives related to D4R, PPWR, PCF, and LCA.
/li liMarketing: providing technical expertise and content for exhibitions, publications, and promotional materials.
/li /ul h3Your Profile /h3 ul liDegree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or a comparable technical field.
/li liMinimum 5 years of experience in film development, coextrusion, MDO technology, or related packaging industries.
/li liStrong knowledge of packaging films, polymers, and extrusion technologies.
/li liHands-on approach with proven experience in product implementation, process optimization, and troubleshooting.
/li liStrong customer focus and experience interacting with key customers.
/li liExcellent communication and presentation skills in English.
/li liConfident, proactive, and results-oriented personality.
/li liStrong leadership, project management, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in international and cross-functional teams.
/li liWillingness to travel approximately 25%.
/li /ul h3Why adapa?
/h3 pAt adapa, you will have the opportunity to work in an international and innovation-driven environment, collaborating with colleagues across Europe to develop sustainable packaging solutions for the future.
If you are passionate about technology, innovation, and customer-focused product development, we would love to hear from you.
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