pAre you passionate about flexible packaging, extrusion technologies and sustainable product development? /ppFor 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. /ppThe 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. /ppbr/ppstrongemYour role /em /strong /ppAs 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. /ppYou 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. /ppYour main responsibilities /pulliDrive, coordinate and document local product innovation projects /liliAssess customer-driven projects from both a technical and commercial perspective during the approval phase /liliManage the technical input of product recipes into the ERP system /liliApply Design for Recycling principles and support compliance with PPWR requirements /liliTranslate specific customer needs into innovative and market-oriented product solutions /liliPrepare and manage technical documentation,



including product data sheets, Life Cycle Assessments and Product Carbon Footprints /liliEnsure that newly developed products comply with relevant legislation and recyclability standards /liliDevelop alternative solutions for existing products to support future regulatory and sustainability compliance /liliUse reporting tools to monitor project workloads, time and resources, and define suitable innovation KPIs /liliCollaborate with adapa’s Innovation Converting Team on joint projects and extrusion-related requirements across key market segments /liliWork closely with the local Engineering team to assess the suitability of technologies and equipment for newly developed products /liliProvide hands-on support on extrusion lines, including process optimisation, troubleshooting and the implementation of new products and raw materials /li /ulpbr/ppstrongemKey collaborations /em /strong /ppIn this role, you will work closely with: /pulliOperations: daily technical support on extrusion lines /liliQuality: innovation support in claim management and audits /liliSales: project prioritisation, customer meetings and industrial trials /liliProcurement: raw material qualification in line with the purchasing strategy /liliSustainability:



Design for Recycling, PPWR, Product Carbon Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment /liliMarketing: technical and editorial input for magazines, exhibitions, brochures and other communication activities /li /ulpbr/ppstrongemWhat you bring /em /strong /pulliA degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry or a comparable technical field /liliAt least 2 years of professional experience in product development, coextrusion, MDO technology or a related field /liliStrong knowledge of packaging films, polymers used in the packaging industry and extrusion processes /liliA practical, hands-on approach to implementing new products and raw materials on production lines /liliExperience in process optimisation and technical troubleshooting /liliStrong customer orientation and confidence in working with key accounts /liliGood command of English, with the ability to deliver effective presentations and technical training /liliExcellent communication and relationship-building skills /liliA collaborative mindset combined with self-confidence and accountability /liliStrong organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously /liliWillingness to travel, approximately 10% of the time /li /ulpbr/ppstrongWhy join us? /strong /ppbr/ppYou 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. /ppbr/ppAnnual gross salary 30.000 - eur /p

📌 Innovation Expert (Toscana)
🏢 adapa Group
📍 Toscana