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Senior Product Development Manager roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, business, or a related technical field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this role must certify a prevailing wage through the DOL, so understanding LCA wage levels before you apply strengthens your negotiating position.
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Steiner Industries, a division of Bunzl, is seeking a Senior Product Development Manager based out of Cerritos, CA. Steiner is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of welding and industrial protective products in the United States. The Senior Product Development Manager is responsible for leading technical product development while incorporating feedback and input from customers, partners and in-house teams on product strategy and finding ways to expand product market reach. Managing the projects will require project management experience including building Gantt charts, leading cross-functional teams and knowledge of project management principles.
Responsibilities:
- Leadership role in managing the stage-gate innovation and development process as it relates to product development and project management.
- Lead technical product development in connection with strategic sourcing and supplier resources.
- Current knowledge of key categories of primary focus: gloves, safety apparel, welding screens, accessories and packaging.
- Lead new product development initiatives from inception to introduction.
- Deliver products on time and on budget according to design and the strategic plan for the company.
- Forecast business needs based on experience, research, and feedback from the Sales department.
- Lead product development through the entire process to include design, development of specifications, packaging, production, supply chain, business case profitability analysis, market potential analysis (size, target share, profitability, competition), brand strategy, product mix analysis, market pricing strategy, market research, compliance, and roll-out campaign support.
- Support sales efforts and work with current and potential customers to grow the business on a continuous basis.
- Deliver cost and quality targets for all projects and accomplish results through strong cross-functional relationships and leadership.
- Manage brand equity and value proposition, familiarity with the creation of branding and company style guides.
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related discipline required
- Certified Project Manager preferred
- Experience with overseas suppliers
- Must be flexible in managing constantly changing priorities and dealing comfortably with ambiguity
- Product development experience in glove and garment personal protective equipment preferred
- Demonstrated experience working with broad based cross-functional teams
- Ability to communicate ideas and concepts to create new products
- Be a self-starter, a highly motivated person able to work in a fast-paced environment that is continually changing
- Strong consumer focus
- Must have a demonstrated strong product quality emphasis
- Ability to monitor multiple projects simultaneously
- Build and maintain relationships effectively across multiple business groups
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills
COMPENSATION
- Steiner Industries' CA salary range: $110K-$125K based on experience, education, and geographic location.
The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
- Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
- 401K with generous company match
- Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.
Bunzl North America is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… Your Career -- Our Future!
Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.
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Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
Steiner Industries, a division of Bunzl, is seeking a Senior Product Development Manager based out of Cerritos, CA. Steiner is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of welding and industrial protective products in the United States. The Senior Product Development Manager is responsible for leading technical product development while incorporating feedback and input from customers, partners and in-house teams on product strategy and finding ways to expand product market reach. Managing the projects will require project management experience including building Gantt charts, leading cross-functional teams and knowledge of project management principles.
Responsibilities:
- Leadership role in managing the stage-gate innovation and development process as it relates to product development and project management.
- Lead technical product development in connection with strategic sourcing and supplier resources.
- Current knowledge of key categories of primary focus: gloves, safety apparel, welding screens, accessories and packaging.
- Lead new product development initiatives from inception to introduction.
- Deliver products on time and on budget according to design and the strategic plan for the company.
- Forecast business needs based on experience, research, and feedback from the Sales department.
- Lead product development through the entire process to include design, development of specifications, packaging, production, supply chain, business case profitability analysis, market potential analysis (size, target share, profitability, competition), brand strategy, product mix analysis, market pricing strategy, market research, compliance, and roll-out campaign support.
- Support sales efforts and work with current and potential customers to grow the business on a continuous basis.
- Deliver cost and quality targets for all projects and accomplish results through strong cross-functional relationships and leadership.
- Manage brand equity and value proposition, familiarity with the creation of branding and company style guides.
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related discipline required
- Certified Project Manager preferred
- Experience with overseas suppliers
- Must be flexible in managing constantly changing priorities and dealing comfortably with ambiguity
- Product development experience in glove and garment personal protective equipment preferred
- Demonstrated experience working with broad based cross-functional teams
- Ability to communicate ideas and concepts to create new products
- Be a self-starter, a highly motivated person able to work in a fast-paced environment that is continually changing
- Strong consumer focus
- Must have a demonstrated strong product quality emphasis
- Ability to monitor multiple projects simultaneously
- Build and maintain relationships effectively across multiple business groups
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills
COMPENSATION
- Steiner Industries' CA salary range: $110K-$125K based on experience, education, and geographic location.
The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
- Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
- 401K with generous company match
- Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.
Bunzl North America is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… Your Career -- Our Future!
Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.
Please click here to view the California Employee/Applicant Privacy Policy
Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Product Development Manager
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
Product development management spans engineering and business, so USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree directly relates to the role. A computer science or mechanical engineering degree maps cleanly; a general business degree may require a credential evaluation and supplemental documentation.
Check LCA wage levels before negotiating salary
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation. Employers must certify at least a Level I wage, but many senior roles require Level III or IV, which sets a floor your offer can't fall below.
Target companies with cap-exempt filing history
Prioritize employers affiliated with universities or nonprofit research organizations, since they're cap-exempt and can file your H-1B petition any time of year, bypassing the annual lottery entirely. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in product development roles.
Confirm the role's O*NET classification upfront
Ask the recruiter which SOC code they'll use on the LCA. The O*NET profile for General and Operations Managers versus Product Development Managers affects prevailing wage level and specialty occupation documentation, so a misclassified petition is a denial risk.
Request premium processing if your OPT end date is close
USCIS premium processing cuts the I-129 review window to 15 business days. If your OPT or STEM OPT authorization expires within six months of your start date, ask your employer to include premium processing in the offer terms before you sign.
Prepare a portfolio of product launches for RFE defense
USCIS increasingly issues Requests for Evidence on product management petitions questioning whether the role genuinely requires a specialized degree. Document shipped products, cross-functional team scope, and technical decision-making authority to build an RFE-ready record before the petition even files.
H-1B Visa Senior Product Development Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Product Development Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical or business field directly related to the duties. Roles that mix engineering, product strategy, and cross-functional leadership typically qualify, but the employer must document why a generalist degree alone doesn't satisfy the requirement. Ambiguously written job descriptions increase the risk of an RFE or denial.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for product development roles?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can see which employers have actually sponsored this role type rather than guessing from job descriptions. Companies in consumer electronics, medical devices, and enterprise software tend to have the strongest product development sponsorship track records, but LCA data gives you the clearest signal.
What prevailing wage level applies to a Senior Product Development Manager on an H-1B?
Senior-level product development management roles typically fall at DOL wage Level III or Level IV, depending on supervisory scope, years of experience, and geographic market. Your employer sets the wage level on the LCA before filing. You can verify whether the offered wage meets or exceeds the certified level using the OFLC Wage Search filtered by your SOC code and work location.
Can I change employers after my H-1B is approved for this role?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your I-129 has been approved and you've worked for your sponsoring employer, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition and you can start working for them once USCIS receives it, without waiting for final approval. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification as your original petition.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer eliminates the product development team?
Your H-1B status is tied to the employer and role on the approved petition. A layoff or team restructuring triggers a 60-day grace period during which you can find a new sponsoring employer and file a transfer petition, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. Acting before the 60 days expire is critical since working or remaining past that window creates an unlawful presence problem.