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 role

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.

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 responsibilities

Drive, coordinate and document local product innovation projects

Assess customer-driven projects from both a technical and commercial perspective during the approval phase

Manage the technical input of product recipes into the ERP system

Apply Design for Recycling principles and support compliance with PPWR requirements

Translate specific customer needs into innovative and market-oriented product solutions

Prepare and manage technical documentation, including product data sheets, Life Cycle Assessments and Product Carbon Footprints

Ensure that newly developed products comply with relevant legislation and recyclability standards

Develop alternative solutions for existing products to support future regulatory and sustainability compliance

Use reporting tools to monitor project workloads, time and resources, and define suitable innovation KPIs





Collaborate with adapa’s Innovation Converting Team on joint projects and extrusion-related requirements across key market segments

Work closely with the local Engineering team to assess the suitability of technologies and equipment for newly developed products

Provide hands-on support on extrusion lines, including process optimisation, troubleshooting and the implementation of new products and raw materials Key collaborations In this role, you will work closely with:

Operations: daily technical support on extrusion lines

Quality: innovation support in claim management and audits

Sales: project prioritisation, customer meetings and industrial trials

Procurement: raw material qualification in line with the purchasing strategy

Sustainability: Design for Recycling, PPWR, Product Carbon Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment

Marketing: technical and editorial input for magazines, exhibitions, brochures and other communication activities What you bring A degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry or a comparable technical field

At least 2 years of professional experience in product development, coextrusion, MDO technology or a related field

Strong knowledge of packaging films, polymers used in the packaging industry and extrusion processes A practical, hands-on approach to implementing new products and raw materials on production lines

Experience in process optimisation and technical troubleshooting

Strong customer orientation and confidence in working with key accounts

Good command of English, with the ability to deliver effective presentations and technical training

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills A collaborative mindset combined with self-confidence and accountability

Strong organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously

Willingness to travel, approximately 10% of the time Why 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

📌 Innovation Expert (Gambassi Terme)
🏢 adapa Group
📍 Gambassi Terme