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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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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 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Product Development Manager
Target employers with established H-1B filing histories
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas for product management roles in the past are far more likely to do it again. Look for employers with dedicated immigration counsel and structured relocation programs, which signals they understand the process.
Frame your degree and experience to match specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires that a specific bachelor's degree, typically in engineering, business, or product design, be a standard requirement for the role. Highlight how your academic background directly maps to your product development responsibilities in every application.
Clarify sponsorship willingness before investing in long interview processes
Senior product roles often involve four to six interview rounds. Confirm early whether the company sponsors visas and whether they're currently in a position to file, some employers pause sponsorship during hiring freezes or budget cycles.
Build a portfolio of measurable product outcomes
Sponsoring employers need to justify the petition to USCIS. A track record of shipped products, revenue impact, or team leadership gives the employer concrete evidence your role qualifies, and makes the specialty occupation argument significantly stronger for immigration attorneys.
Consider O-1A if your work has received industry recognition
Senior product leaders with published research, speaking credits, awards, or significant media coverage may qualify for O-1A status. This bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and can be filed year-round with no annual cap to worry about.
Use Migrate Mate to focus your search on sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate curates job listings from companies actively open to visa sponsorship. Filtering by role type and visa category saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Senior Product Development Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Senior Product Development Manager roles generally meet the H-1B visa specialty occupation standard because they typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, engineering, product design, or business management. The key is that the employer's job description must tie the degree requirement to the actual duties performed. Roles with vague degree requirements, such as 'any bachelor's degree accepted,' are harder to sponsor and more vulnerable to USCIS scrutiny.
What visa options exist for Senior Product Development Managers outside the H-1B?
If you've received industry recognition, awards, published work, significant media coverage, or a track record of leading major product launches, you may qualify for the O-1A visa, which has no annual cap or lottery. L-1A is an option if you're transferring from a foreign office of a multinational employer into a managerial capacity. Australian citizens may also explore the E-3 visa, which has a far simpler path than the H-1B.
Does my degree field matter for H-1B sponsorship in product development?
It matters significantly. USCIS looks for a direct relationship between your degree field and the job duties. Engineering degrees map cleanly to hardware or technical product roles. Business or MBA credentials support commercial product management positions. A degree in an unrelated field, even with years of experience, can complicate the specialty occupation argument. Some employers use a combination of degree plus equivalent experience to strengthen a borderline case.
How does the H-1B lottery affect job searching as a Senior Product Development Manager?
The H-1B lottery runs once per year, with registration typically in March and a 25–30% selection rate in recent years. If you aren't selected, you'd need to wait until the next cycle or pursue an alternative visa. This is why identifying cap-exempt employers, universities, nonprofit research organizations, and certain government-affiliated entities, is worth exploring. These employers can file H-1B petitions at any time, bypassing the lottery entirely.
Where can I find Senior Product Development Manager jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists product development roles from employers who are open to sponsoring work visas. Filtering specifically for sponsorship-friendly companies saves you from investing time in applications that will stall at the offer stage. Given how competitive senior product roles are, focusing your applications on employers already set up to sponsor significantly improves your odds of a smooth hiring and immigration process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Product Development Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.