Bunzl plc · 7 hours ago
Product Development Specialist
Cerritos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $76K/yr
3+ years expBunzl is a leading industrial safety manufacturer and distributor, currently seeking a Product Development Specialist. This role focuses on designing, developing, and launching innovative Personal Protective Equipment, particularly work gloves, while ensuring alignment with market trends and customer requirements.
B2BHealth CareLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementWholesale
Responsibilities
Support the planning and implementation of product development initiatives for PPE and work gloves, ensuring they align with market trends, company objectives, and customer requirements
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends, gaps, and emerging technologies in PPE and work gloves
Oversee quality control measures, alongside QC team and ensure adherence to manufacturing standards, regulations, and certifications
Monitor product performance post-launch, tracking customer satisfaction, feedback, and sales metrics, and implement improvements, as necessary
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and drive actionable insights
Collaborate with internal teams (Marketing, Sourcing, Sales, Customer Service, etc.) and external partners to conceptualize new product ideas and refine existing offerings
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure products meet safety standards, regulatory requirements, and industry certifications (e.g., ANSI, ASTM standards)
Develop prototypes, oversee the testing process, and collaborate closely with industrial designers, engineers, and material experts to improve design
Stay up to date with the latest safety regulations, industry standards, and compliance requirements for PPE and work gloves
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/GED or equivalent required
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
Initiative-taker, collaborator, strong follow up skills with a sense of urgency, and must be deadline oriented
Customer-centric and innovative, with excellent design and conceptual skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Illustrator
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in industrial design, Arts and Product Design, Materials Science, or a related field preferred
3+ years of experience in product development, with at least 2 years in managing product development for PPE, work gloves, or industrial safety products preferred
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Comfortable work environment
Full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match
Company
Bunzl plc
We provide a one-stop-shop, on-time and in-full specialist distribution service accross more than 30 countries, supplying a broad range of internationally sourced non-food products to a variety of market sectors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1957-06-20IPO
Leadership Team
Frank van Zanten
Chief Executive Officer
Richard Howes
Chief Financial Officer
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