What are the responsibilities and job description for the UL Compliance Manager position at RTP Company?
Brief Description
The UL Compliance Manager will be responsible for all UL related activities within RTP Company. This includes the coordination, preparation, and submittal of all test specimens and testing for new UL yellow card certifications. Candidate will also coordinate and direct follow-up testing for all global manufacturing plants. Candidate will be responsible for annual facility audit and compliance. Critical to function are strong organization and communication skills to ensure duties are completed in a thorough and timely manner.
ACTUAL WAGE IS BASED ON RELATED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.
Skills and Abilities
Regularly
Summary
RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company has over 20 manufacturing plants located in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Singapore and China. RTP Company’s engineers develop customized thermoplastic compounds in over 60 different engineering resin systems for applications requiring color, conductive, elastomeric, flame retardant, high temperature, structural, and wear-resistant properties.
EOE, including disability/vets; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
The UL Compliance Manager will be responsible for all UL related activities within RTP Company. This includes the coordination, preparation, and submittal of all test specimens and testing for new UL yellow card certifications. Candidate will also coordinate and direct follow-up testing for all global manufacturing plants. Candidate will be responsible for annual facility audit and compliance. Critical to function are strong organization and communication skills to ensure duties are completed in a thorough and timely manner.
- Not eligible for work sponsorship
ACTUAL WAGE IS BASED ON RELATED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.
- Manage UL testing laboratory functions.
- Coordinate UL testing and calibration/maintenance of lab equipment.
- Communicates project status and results as needed. Holds responsibility for defining test plan, report completion and accuracy, meeting agreed deadlines, and managing project related activities.
- Understands specific test standards and product technology for scope of responsibility.
- Implement testing plans for project submittals.
- Organize and execute project testing plans from scope to submittal.
- Manage internal audits and UL follow-up service program, including documenting and reporting.
- Submit complete audit reports in a timely manner.
- Investigation and education of new and/or changing UL regulations.
- Coordinate all internal UL communication and system maintenance.
- Manage alternate product compliance requirements as directed.
- Operates with minimal supervision within defined responsibility.
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned, or apparent.
Skills and Abilities
- Must have strong analytical skills and detail-oriented skills with the ability to review technical documents, test results, and compliance reports.
- Must have a deep understanding of product safety laws, ISO standards, and UL standards with the ability to research and interpret UL standards and related requirements.
- Must demonstrate effective teamwork and leadership skills to coordinate activity with engineering, legal, and quality teams.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external personnel.
- Ability to complete required reports and follow-up within time expectations..
- Attendance is an essential function of the position.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or 3 years of work experience in safety, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, or risk management.
- Experience in lab management and testing preferred.
- Quality systems and/or thermoplastics knowledge is a plus.
- Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Regularly
- Position requires less than 5% travel within region, must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
- Communicates via phone, e-mail, in person, video
- Required to sit, perform keyboard work, for prolonged periods of time
- Required to perform mechanical and flammability testing
- Operates a computer and other office equipment such as a copy machine and printer.
- Talk and hear to coordinate day-to-day phone and in person transactions
- Lift and/or move up to 55 lbs.
Summary
RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company has over 20 manufacturing plants located in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Singapore and China. RTP Company’s engineers develop customized thermoplastic compounds in over 60 different engineering resin systems for applications requiring color, conductive, elastomeric, flame retardant, high temperature, structural, and wear-resistant properties.
EOE, including disability/vets; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.