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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.
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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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Who's Hiring
- Amazon264
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- Technology & Software1,467
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product development manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related technical field
- 3 to 7 years of experience managing product development or innovation programs
- Proficiency with stage-gate or agile product development methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams across engineering, marketing, and supply chain
- Experience with product lifecycle management software such as Windchill, Teamcenter, or Arena
- Strong project management skills with familiarity in tools like Jira, Asana, or MS Project
Tips for Your Product Development Manager Job Search
Quantify your stage-gate wins
Hiring managers want to see products you moved from concept to launch, not just teams you led. List the number of SKUs launched, cycle time reductions, or revenue attributed to your pipeline work on every relevant role in your resume.
Match your specialization to the posting
Product development manager roles in consumer goods, medtech, and software look very different on paper. Tailor your resume header and summary to mirror the industry language in each posting, whether that means stage-gate, agile, or design control.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists product development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by cross-functional scope
Postings that mention coordinating engineering, marketing, and supply chain together signal a broader, higher-impact role. Prioritize those if your background includes leading cross-functional teams, and call out that experience explicitly in your cover letter.
Prepare a portfolio of product artifacts
Bring a sanitized project brief, a roadmap sample, or a voice-of-customer analysis to interviews. Physical or digital product examples let you walk interviewers through your decision-making process rather than relying on verbal summaries alone.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before discussing compensation, clarify what budget authority, headcount, and launch ownership the role carries. Product development manager titles vary widely in actual power, and understanding scope protects you from accepting a senior title with junior-level influence.
Product Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most product development managers?
The companies hiring the most product development managers right now include Amazon, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Google, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in companies with active hardware, consumer goods, or software product lines.
How many product development manager jobs are remote?
About 34% of product development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though the share varies by industry. Software and digital product roles are the most likely to offer remote flexibility, while positions in consumer goods, medical devices, and manufacturing typically require on-site presence for lab access, prototyping, or factory coordination.
How do you become a product development manager?
Most product development managers move into the role after several years in product engineering, project management, or a related technical function. Building cross-functional experience, leading at least one full product launch from concept through market release, and developing fluency in a recognized methodology like stage-gate or agile are the most consistent stepping stones. Industry-specific certifications in project management can also strengthen a candidacy.
Can you get a product development manager job with little or no direct experience?
It's possible if you can demonstrate adjacent experience that maps directly to the role's core responsibilities. Candidates who have managed a product launch project, led a cross-functional team informally, or owned a significant portion of a development cycle often make competitive applications. Framing engineering, marketing, or supply chain experience around outcomes, decisions, and team coordination matters more than the exact title you held previously.
What does the product development manager interview process look like?
Most interview processes for this role start with a recruiter screen focused on your background and industry fit, followed by a hiring manager conversation about how you run a product development cycle. Later rounds typically include a case study or portfolio review where you walk through a past launch, plus interviews with cross-functional stakeholders from engineering, marketing, or operations. Final rounds often include a panel or a presentation to senior leadership.
Where can I find and apply to product development manager jobs?
You can find and apply to product development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, industry, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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