Group Innovation Manager - Extrusion
Core
Define and deploy Group Innovation Strategy for flexible packaging, translating market and customer insights into strategic initiatives and roadmaps.
Role type
Senior strategy-level innovation manager (extrusion & packaging)
Builds
Innovation portfolio, customer roadmaps, and cross-functional collaboration frameworks
Domain
Flexible packaging, film extrusion, polymer processing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Innovation strategy, market trend analysis, customer engagement, cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, technology evaluation, sustainability innovation, innovation governance, KPI definition
Preferred skills
Sustainability-driven innovation, packaging regulations knowledge, international matrix organization experience
Technologies
Extrusion technologies, packaging materials
Responsibilities
Identify emerging market trends and technology developments; Translate customer requirements into innovation roadmaps; Coordinate local Innovation Experts across sites; Build relationships with suppliers, research institutes, and universities; Monitor innovation initiatives and outcomes; Ensure alignment between local activities and Group objectives