Director of Multi-Site Manufacturing Operations

Acuity; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Brands is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead multi-site manufacturing across the US, Canada, and France. The role partners with site leaders to remove barriers, share best practices, and create conditions for daily continuous improvement while respecting each site’s culture.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, you will translate priorities into practical execution and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Ability to translate executive priorities into site plans.
• Strong collaboration across functions (Engineering, Quality, Finance).

Responsibilities

• Drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and service objectives across sites.
• Embed continuous improvement and root-cause problem solving daily.
• Coordinate plant execution, warehousing, and distribution to meet lead times.
• Align demand, production, and inventory with Sales, IBP, and Supply Chain.
• Coach Focus Factory Managers and build a collaborative, accountable culture.

Skills

Bilingual Eng/French

Leadership

Operations management

Continuous improvement

Cross-site collaboration

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Job description

Acuity Brands is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead multi-site manufacturing across the US, Canada, and France. The role partners with site leaders to remove barriers, share best practices, and create conditions for daily continuous improvement while respecting each site’s culture.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, you will translate priorities into practical execution and drive cross-functional collaboration.