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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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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon117
- Thermo Fisher Scientific95
- Affirm36
- CVS Health36
- NVIDIA35
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software539
- Consulting & Professional Services139
- Banking & Financial Services100
- Science & Research98
- Electronics & Hardware75
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior product development manager jobs.
- 7 or more years of product development or NPI program management experience
- Demonstrated ownership of full product lifecycle from concept through commercial launch
- Proficiency with stage-gate or phase-gate development frameworks
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, and marketing
- Familiarity with regulatory or quality systems relevant to the product category
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial design, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Senior Product Development Manager Job Search
Quantify your stage-gate experience
Senior product development manager roles expect fluency in phase-gate or agile development processes. Rewrite your resume bullets to show where you owned a gate decision, what criteria you set, and what happened to the product timeline or budget as a result.
Highlight cross-functional authority on your resume
Hiring managers want to see that you've driven alignment across engineering, regulatory, supply chain, and marketing, not just coordinated meetings. Name the functions you influenced, the size of the teams, and a measurable outcome from that collaboration.
Filter openings by development methodology
Some roles are hardware-focused with strict design-for-manufacturing cycles, others are software-adjacent with rapid iteration. Read job descriptions carefully for language like 'DFM', 'NPI', or 'sprint' to match openings to your actual background before applying.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior 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.
Prepare a portfolio of launch outcomes
Bring a concise case study to every interview: one product you took from concept to commercial launch, the constraints you navigated, and the post-launch result. Interviewers at this level want evidence of full-cycle ownership, not just project management participation.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate pay
Before accepting an offer, clarify the product portfolio size, budget authority, and headcount you'll own. Senior product development manager titles vary widely in actual authority, and scope mismatches are one of the most common reasons candidates leave within the first year.
Senior Product Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior product development managers?
The companies hiring the most senior product development managers right now include Amazon, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Affirm, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is highest in industries with active product lines and frequent new product introduction cycles.
How many senior product development manager jobs are remote?
About 38% of senior product development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Roles tied to physical product development, hardware, or manufacturing tend to require more on-site presence, while software-adjacent and platform product roles are more likely to offer remote flexibility.
How do you become a senior product development manager?
Most senior product development managers move up by taking end-to-end ownership of a product launch earlier in their career, then demonstrating they can manage that process at scale across multiple products or categories. Building fluency in both the technical and commercial sides of development, earning cross-functional trust, and leading without direct authority over engineers or designers are the steps that typically distinguish senior candidates from mid-level ones.
Can you get hired as a senior product development manager with limited experience?
Getting hired at the senior level with limited direct experience is difficult, but candidates who have managed a complete product launch cycle in a smaller company or in a closely related role, such as project engineer or associate product manager, can make a credible case. Framing your resume around outcomes you owned rather than tasks you supported, and targeting companies with smaller product teams where the role has broader scope, improves your odds.
What does the senior product development manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your development methodology and scope of past roles, followed by a hiring manager conversation about how you've handled cross-functional conflict or resource constraints. Later rounds often include a case study or product walkthrough where you present a launch you led, and final interviews with stakeholders from engineering, marketing, or supply chain who want to assess how you communicate across functions.
Where can I find and apply to senior product development manager jobs?
You can find and apply to senior product development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing to get your application in front of the hiring team.
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