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codes and standards manager, business development manager, quality assurance manager, regulatory compliance manager, with 10 years experience looking for a Middle Management position.
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SCOTT C. RADEMACHER 6047 Thomas Avenue South * Minneapolis, Minnesota (952) 607-8348 * [email protected]
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CODES & STANDARDS MANAGER / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Accomplished Codes & Standards Manager, with more than 10 years of hands-on expe rience facilitating critical quality assurance, product development, and complia nce initiatives for a leading global, billion-dollar manufacturing company. Tal ented relationship manager, known for effectively collaborating with contractors , code officials, stakeholders, and customers. Consistently boost sales and eff iciency, with successful record of exceeding organizational objectives. Expertly oversee product testing for 150+ products encompassing numerous manufacturing s ites across North America and Europe. Areas of expertise include: Codes & Standards Management * Business Development * Quality Assurance * Regula tory Compliance New Product Development & Launches * Relationship Management * Training & Develo pment Marketing & Promotions * Technical Troubleshooting * Project Management Third Party Product Testing & Audits * Technical Documentation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE UPONOR, INC. (formerly WIRSBO), Apple Valley, Minnesota * 2000-2009 Leading global manufacturer of Crosslinked Polyethylene plumbing, heating, and f ire sprinkler systems for commercial / residential buildings and homes with $1.8 B in revenues. Associate Codes and Standards Manager, New Business Development (2007-2009) Managed all codes and standards functions within the New Business Development Ma rketing department. Scheduled all independent third party product testing for n ew and existing products for 10 manufacturing sites across the U.S., Canada, Ita ly, and Sweden, including product submittals, test fixture development, confirma tion of testing criteria, annual and qualification testing. Developed and implem ented internal and external regulatory programs. Followed up on all third party corrective actions with internal and external quality control groups. Documente d all outstanding and resolved actions to ensure continuous listing status. Col laborated with engineering, product development, and quality assurance teams to ensure new and existing products were manufactured in accordance with consensus standards, third party acceptance criteria, and national code requirements. Wor ked with industry groups as a technical representative to ensure acceptance crit eria, standards and code language was retained or revised to reflect current bes t business practice. Maintained active business relationships with code officia ls, distributors, third party testing organizations, customers, and sales to ens ure proper installation required by code. Reviewed technical content of e-promo tions, literature, and website to ensure accuracy. * Significantly increased sales by collaborating with International Committee Me mbers and Polyethylene competitors to develop the first ever Cross-linked Polyet hylene standard AWWA C904 for water service applications; honored by AWWA for ac hievement. * Effectively maintained product listings for 10+ manufacturing sites that inclu ded 150+ individual product listings. * Chosen to Co-Chair ASTM subcommittee meetings to help manage committee proceed ings. * Positioned Uponor, Inc. for growth by revising ASTM F1960 and F876 to include testing criteria for chlorine resistant metal and plastic material and reduction in lead content legislation. * Mapped and exceeded product design criteria as defined by industry standards a
nd compliance organizations including ASTM, ASME, CSA, UL, and ITS. * Department was recognized by receiving a company achievement award for the eff icient handling of testing for 8 new product development projects in 2009. SCOTT C. RADEMACHER * Page 2 * [email protected] UPONOR, INC. (formerly WIRSBO), continued. . . Codes and Standards Specialist, Sales & Marketing (2000-2007) Managed all codes and standards activities. Prepared product submittals, manufac turing site registration for independent third party testing and product listing agencies in compliance with QA programs and policies. Presented regulatory-pro duct listing training sessions to code officials, sales, and distributors to pro mote products across the U.S. and Canada. Provided technical service and instal lation requirements to contractors and code officials. Coordinated national con sensus standard development projects for new product launches with international standard organizations in support of marketing, manufacturing process, technolo gy, and product design initiatives. Organized, maintained and established data management system for all third party product testing, listing, corrective actio ns and audits. * Collaborated with the state of Minnesota to obtain written product approvals f rom 10 of the largest cities in the state. * Championed the use of PEX in the Minnesota state plumbing code, resulting in s tate approving its use and an increase in product installations state-wide by 70 -80%. * Increased accuracy and efficiency 50% by reorganizing a poorly managed departm ent, eliminating redundant product listings, and developing an effective documen tation system. * Promoted to manage Codes and Standards Department in 2007. EARLY CAREER NOTES (full details on request) INCLINE EXTERIORS, Shorewood, Minnesota / Roofing Sales & Subcontractor EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS, Dominguez Hills, California / Industrial Designer LAKESIDE LIMITED, New Hope, Minnesota / Production Artist EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Industrial Design University of Wisconsin Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin ADDITIONAL TRAINING ICC, NSF, IAPMO, UL-Quality Assurance & Acceptance Criteria Development Training , Various Locations ICC, IAPMO, NSPC Continuing Education for the International Building, Plumbing & Mechanical Codes Model Builder / Intern, General Motors Technical Center, Warren, Michigan PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS PEX Plumbing, Heating Fire Sprinkler Installation Certification, Wirsbo Company, Apple Valley, Minnesota PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Technical Representative of Code Development, International Association of Plumb ing & Mechanical Officials Technical Representative of Code Development, International Code Council (ICC) Member, Plumbing Heating and Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) Customer and NSF 61 Joint Committee Member, NSF International
F17 Committee Voting Member, American Society of Testing & Materials (ASTM) Inte rnational B137 Committee Member, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Technical Representative and Polyolefin Committee Member, American Water Works A ssociation (AWWA) A112 Committee Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
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CODES & STANDARDS MANAGER / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Accomplished Codes & Standards Manager, with more than 10 years of hands-on expe rience facilitating critical quality assurance, product development, and complia nce initiatives for a leading global, billion-dollar manufacturing company. Tal ented relationship manager, known for effectively collaborating with contractors , code officials, stakeholders, and customers. Consistently boost sales and eff iciency, with successful record of exceeding organizational objectives. Expertly oversee product testing for 150+ products encompassing numerous manufacturing s ites across North America and Europe. Areas of expertise include: Codes & Standards Management * Business Development * Quality Assurance * Regula tory Compliance New Product Development & Launches * Relationship Management * Training & Develo pment Marketing & Promotions * Technical Troubleshooting * Project Management Third Party Product Testing & Audits * Technical Documentation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE UPONOR, INC. (formerly WIRSBO), Apple Valley, Minnesota * 2000-2009 Leading global manufacturer of Crosslinked Polyethylene plumbing, heating, and f ire sprinkler systems for commercial / residential buildings and homes with $1.8 B in revenues. Associate Codes and Standards Manager, New Business Development (2007-2009) Managed all codes and standards functions within the New Business Development Ma rketing department. Scheduled all independent third party product testing for n ew and existing products for 10 manufacturing sites across the U.S., Canada, Ita ly, and Sweden, including product submittals, test fixture development, confirma tion of testing criteria, annual and qualification testing. Developed and implem ented internal and external regulatory programs. Followed up on all third party corrective actions with internal and external quality control groups. Documente d all outstanding and resolved actions to ensure continuous listing status. Col laborated with engineering, product development, and quality assurance teams to ensure new and existing products were manufactured in accordance with consensus standards, third party acceptance criteria, and national code requirements. Wor ked with industry groups as a technical representative to ensure acceptance crit eria, standards and code language was retained or revised to reflect current bes t business practice. Maintained active business relationships with code officia ls, distributors, third party testing organizations, customers, and sales to ens ure proper installation required by code. Reviewed technical content of e-promo tions, literature, and website to ensure accuracy. * Significantly increased sales by collaborating with International Committee Me mbers and Polyethylene competitors to develop the first ever Cross-linked Polyet hylene standard AWWA C904 for water service applications; honored by AWWA for ac hievement. * Effectively maintained product listings for 10+ manufacturing sites that inclu ded 150+ individual product listings. * Chosen to Co-Chair ASTM subcommittee meetings to help manage committee proceed ings. * Positioned Uponor, Inc. for growth by revising ASTM F1960 and F876 to include testing criteria for chlorine resistant metal and plastic material and reduction in lead content legislation. * Mapped and exceeded product design criteria as defined by industry standards a
nd compliance organizations including ASTM, ASME, CSA, UL, and ITS. * Department was recognized by receiving a company achievement award for the eff icient handling of testing for 8 new product development projects in 2009. SCOTT C. RADEMACHER * Page 2 * [email protected] UPONOR, INC. (formerly WIRSBO), continued. . . Codes and Standards Specialist, Sales & Marketing (2000-2007) Managed all codes and standards activities. Prepared product submittals, manufac turing site registration for independent third party testing and product listing agencies in compliance with QA programs and policies. Presented regulatory-pro duct listing training sessions to code officials, sales, and distributors to pro mote products across the U.S. and Canada. Provided technical service and instal lation requirements to contractors and code officials. Coordinated national con sensus standard development projects for new product launches with international standard organizations in support of marketing, manufacturing process, technolo gy, and product design initiatives. Organized, maintained and established data management system for all third party product testing, listing, corrective actio ns and audits. * Collaborated with the state of Minnesota to obtain written product approvals f rom 10 of the largest cities in the state. * Championed the use of PEX in the Minnesota state plumbing code, resulting in s tate approving its use and an increase in product installations state-wide by 70 -80%. * Increased accuracy and efficiency 50% by reorganizing a poorly managed departm ent, eliminating redundant product listings, and developing an effective documen tation system. * Promoted to manage Codes and Standards Department in 2007. EARLY CAREER NOTES (full details on request) INCLINE EXTERIORS, Shorewood, Minnesota / Roofing Sales & Subcontractor EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS, Dominguez Hills, California / Industrial Designer LAKESIDE LIMITED, New Hope, Minnesota / Production Artist EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Industrial Design University of Wisconsin Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin ADDITIONAL TRAINING ICC, NSF, IAPMO, UL-Quality Assurance & Acceptance Criteria Development Training , Various Locations ICC, IAPMO, NSPC Continuing Education for the International Building, Plumbing & Mechanical Codes Model Builder / Intern, General Motors Technical Center, Warren, Michigan PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS PEX Plumbing, Heating Fire Sprinkler Installation Certification, Wirsbo Company, Apple Valley, Minnesota PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Technical Representative of Code Development, International Association of Plumb ing & Mechanical Officials Technical Representative of Code Development, International Code Council (ICC) Member, Plumbing Heating and Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) Customer and NSF 61 Joint Committee Member, NSF International
F17 Committee Voting Member, American Society of Testing & Materials (ASTM) Inte rnational B137 Committee Member, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Technical Representative and Polyolefin Committee Member, American Water Works A ssociation (AWWA) A112 Committee Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
