Senior Manager, EH&S Distribution Operations

Acuity; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Senior Manager to lead EHS strategies across our distribution network.

You will identify and remediate hazardous workplace conditions and establish programs for a safe, healthy work environment while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will coordinate development of procedures, training, and systems to promote understanding and adherence to EHS standards across multiple sites and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety or related discipline is required.
• Experience leading EHS programs in manufacturing/distribution settings.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry regulations.
• Must be able to travel 50%+ to visit plants in US, Mexico and Canada.
• Problem-solving skills and incident investigations including root cause analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and align site-level EHS goals with corporate strategy.
• Ensure governance and compliance across safety, health, and environment.
• Manage emergency response coordination with shop floor leaders.
• Implement waste tracking and reduction initiatives.
• Develop site-level trainings, programs and procedures (MOC).
• Support audits by internal teams and government agencies.
• Investigate incidents; analyze data to reduce recurrence and improve metrics.
• Provide guidance to Factory Managers and cross-functional teams as needed.
• Maintain documentation and ensure adherence to corporate EHS standards.

Skills

EHS Leadership

50% Travel+

OSHA knowledge

Problem Solving

MS Office Proficiency

Multisite Manufacturing

Communication & Presentation

Team/People Leadership

Education

B.S./B.A. in EHS or related discipline

Job description

The Environmental, Health and Safety Senior Manager is responsible for supporting and executing the Corporate and Site EHS strategies for our Distribution network. Identification and remediation of hazardous workplace conditions. Establishing and maintaining programs that promote a safe, accident free, and healthy work environment. The position is accountable for coordinating the activities required to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, Local, and corporate regulations related to Health, Safety, and Welfare of Acuity brands Lighting,Inc. employees. Coordinates the development of programs, procedures, systems, and training to ensure understanding and adherence to the subject procedures and regulations.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Align corporate and local EHS goals and strategies by participating in the planning and implementation at the site level
• Governance compliance management (Safety, health & environment)
• Emergency Response management, maintains close contact and support for the shop floor leaders as during Emergency events
• Implement Hazardous & Nonhazardous Waste tracking and deployment of corporate strategy to reduce environmental impacts
• Participate in the development of site level activities to strengthen Associate & Community Engagement
• Develop, review, update and ensure execution of EHS Annual Programs (trainings, safety, and health programs)
• Ensure all EHS related topics are documented and addressed using MOC tool for all New Process, Projects, or Equipment
• Attend corporate audit, internal cross audits, and government audits/visits.
• Near miss and Incidents management- analysis, and plan to avoid recurrence and achieve reduction goals
• Share data, reports and improvements required for Focus Factories-Work closely with Factory Managers and provide guidance and
• support as needed

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety or related discipline is required
• Travelling over 50% or more, to visit plants mainly in US, Mexico and Canada
• Leadership, managing a team of 0 but it is important experience
• Union- hourly experience environment is necessary
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• OSHA knowledge is required
• ASP, CSP, CIH or other recognized Certification related to EHS is preferred
• 10 years of experience in safety, in manufacturing experience
• Eight to ten years of related experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations for General Industry
• Experience in use of Problem-solving skills and leading Incident Investigations including Root Cause Analysis
• High degree of comfort with computer usage and software (Microsoft products)
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business journals, procedures, and government regulations
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from department personnel
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
• Multisite experience in distribution and/or manufacturing including operations in California, Canada, and Mexico