Sr. Mgr, Product Development (Steiner)

Bunzl Career•Cerritos, CA

9h•$110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

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. Key to success will be experience with Project Management. Managing the projects will require project management experience including building Gantt charts, leading cross-functional teams and knowledge of project management principles. Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. Are you looking to advance at a rate that matches your ambition and skill set? At Bunzl, we understand and want to invest in you. With our multi-career options, you’ll not only be able to find the adventure you are looking for today, but can be confident that new opportunities will be there for advancement in your future. At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related discipline
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 and have the 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, effective oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Certified Project Manager preferred

Responsibilities

Leadership role in managing the stage-gate Innovation & 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 the following key categories of primary focus will be 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, & 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
Managing brand equity, value proposition.
Familiar with or the creation of branding and company style guides