UL Regulatory and Compliance Manager

Job Summary

Plans, organizes, and manages a Regulatory and Compliance Department to carry out product safety testing on products for UL/CSA certification to meet latest standards, regulations and laws.

Essential Job Duties

• Plans, organizes, and implements departmental goals and direction.

• Supervises Project Leaders in completing multiple projects by giving direction which includes scheduling, staffing using existing staff) and the coordination of resources.

• Develop the department by hiring and training engineers, technicians, and administrative staff

• Coordinate the ordering and installation of test equipment

• Coordinate the implementation of the corporate Quality Management System QMS in compliance with ISO17025

• Participate in Industry related Organizations

• Participate in standards development processes

• Interface with Engineers and Technicians as a part of project management as needed.

• Coordinate workflow with Head Quarter's Standard Department

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills Required

• Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time; Manages project team activities.

• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.

• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others.

• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Initiative - Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.

• Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

• Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Project Leaders and Managers.

• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Electro / mechanical aptitude. operation & repair.

• Be familiar with UL/CSA standards.

• Be familiar with IEC standards.

• A good understanding of Electrical/Electronic theory and circuit operation.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Work will be on site. It will also include working in an open Lab environment with low to moderate noise using various electronic and mechanical measuring instruments, hand tools and power tools such as DMM, Calipers, Leakage current meters, Power Drills and various cutting tools that are both powered and hand operated.

Travel

Some Travel will be required for this position as a part of the standards development process, participation in the industry organizations, etc.

1. Education and/or Experience Needed
2. Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
3. Minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
4. Be Familiar with UL/CSA standards
5. Familiar with the Safety Standards development process
6. Management training.

Additional Education and/or Experience Preferred

• BA in Business Management.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Required to regularly use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• Required to regularly stand; walk; and stoop, bend or reach above head.

• Required to frequently sit.

• May be required to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 65 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Able to ascend and descend stairs.

• Continuously reach out to sort miscellaneous items.

• Physically & mentally able to work in an environment that may be subjected to strict deadlines and multiple projects.

• May be subjected to working extended and/or irregular hours.

Able to work in an environment that may be subjected to occasional loud noises, hazardous materials, chemicals, etc.