Innovation Expert
pAre you passionate about flexible packaging, extrusion technologies and sustainable product development? /p pFor 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. /p pThe 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. /p h3Your role /h3 pAs 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. /p pYou 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. /p h3Your main responsibilities /h3 ul liDrive, coordinate and document local product innovation projects /li liAssess customer-driven projects from both a technical and commercial perspective during the approval phase /li liManage the technical input of product recipes into the ERP system /li liApply Design for Recycling principles and support compliance with PPWR requirements /li liTranslate specific customer needs into innovative and market-oriented product solutions /li liPrepare and manage technical documentation,
including product data sheets, Life Cycle Assessments and Product Carbon Footprints /li liEnsure that newly developed products comply with relevant legislation and recyclability standards /li liDevelop alternative solutions for existing products to support future regulatory and sustainability compliance /li liUse reporting tools to monitor project workloads, time and resources, and define suitable innovation KPIs /li liCollaborate with adapa’s Innovation Converting Team on joint projects and extrusion-related requirements across key market segments /li liWork closely with the local Engineering team to assess the suitability of technologies and equipment for newly developed products /li liProvide hands‑on support on extrusion lines, including process optimisation, troubleshooting and the implementation of new products and raw materials /li /ul h3Key collaborations /h3 pIn this role, you will work closely with: /p ul liOperations: daily technical support on extrusion lines /li liQuality: innovation support in claim management and audits /li liSales: project prioritisation, customer meetings and industrial trials /li liProcurement:
raw material qualification in line with the purchasing strategy /li liSustainability: Design for Recycling, PPWR, Product Carbon Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment /li liMarketing: technical and editorial input for magazines, exhibitions, brochures and other communication activities /li /ul h3What you bring /h3 ul liA degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry or a comparable technical field /li liAt least 2 years of professional experience in product development, coextrusion, MDO technology or a related field /li liStrong knowledge of packaging films, polymers used in the packaging industry and extrusion processes /li liA practical, hands‑on approach to implementing new products and raw materials on production lines /li liExperience in process optimisation and technical troubleshooting /liliStrong customer orientation and confidence in working with key accounts /li liGood command of English, with the ability to deliver effective presentations and technical training /li liExcellent communication and relationship‑building skills /li liA collaborative mindset combined with self‑confidence and accountability /li liStrong organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously /li liWillingness to travel, approximately 10% of the time /li /ul h3Why join us? /h3 pYou 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. /p pAnnual gross salary 30.000 - eur /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
including product data sheets, Life Cycle Assessments and Product Carbon Footprints /li liEnsure that newly developed products comply with relevant legislation and recyclability standards /li liDevelop alternative solutions for existing products to support future regulatory and sustainability compliance /li liUse reporting tools to monitor project workloads, time and resources, and define suitable innovation KPIs /li liCollaborate with adapa’s Innovation Converting Team on joint projects and extrusion-related requirements across key market segments /li liWork closely with the local Engineering team to assess the suitability of technologies and equipment for newly developed products /li liProvide hands‑on support on extrusion lines, including process optimisation, troubleshooting and the implementation of new products and raw materials /li /ul h3Key collaborations /h3 pIn this role, you will work closely with: /p ul liOperations: daily technical support on extrusion lines /li liQuality: innovation support in claim management and audits /li liSales: project prioritisation, customer meetings and industrial trials /li liProcurement:
raw material qualification in line with the purchasing strategy /li liSustainability: Design for Recycling, PPWR, Product Carbon Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment /li liMarketing: technical and editorial input for magazines, exhibitions, brochures and other communication activities /li /ul h3What you bring /h3 ul liA degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry or a comparable technical field /li liAt least 2 years of professional experience in product development, coextrusion, MDO technology or a related field /li liStrong knowledge of packaging films, polymers used in the packaging industry and extrusion processes /li liA practical, hands‑on approach to implementing new products and raw materials on production lines /li liExperience in process optimisation and technical troubleshooting /liliStrong customer orientation and confidence in working with key accounts /li liGood command of English, with the ability to deliver effective presentations and technical training /li liExcellent communication and relationship‑building skills /li liA collaborative mindset combined with self‑confidence and accountability /li liStrong organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously /li liWillingness to travel, approximately 10% of the time /li /ul h3Why join us? /h3 pYou 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. /p pAnnual gross salary 30.000 - eur /p #J-18808-Ljbffr