Senior Manager Environmental Health and Safety

Acuity; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager Environmental Health and Safety in hybrid Atlanta operations. You will drive corporate and site EHS strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead incident investigations across distribution and manufacturing sites.

The role requires 8–10 years in manufacturing EHS, OSHA knowledge, and multisite experience. You will collaborate with shop floor leaders, train teams, and coordinate audits while advancing a safe and healthy workplace across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field required.
• EHS certifications (ASP, CSP, CIH) preferred.
• 8–10 years manufacturing EHS experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA General Industry regulations.
• Strong problem-solving and incident investigation skills (RCAs).
• Comfort using computers and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and interpret regulatory documents.
• Strong presentation and staff communication skills.
• Ability to write reports and procedures.
• Multisite distribution/manufacturing experience (CA, Canada, Mexico).

Responsibilities

• Align corporate and local EHS goals at site level.
• Governance and compliance management for safety, health, environment.
• Manage emergency response and support shop floor leaders.
• Implement waste tracking and reduce environmental impact.
• Develop site activities to boost engagement.
• Develop and implement annual EHS programs and trainings.
• Document EHS topics using MOC for changes.
• Attend audits and government inspections.
• Manage near misses and incidents; perform root-cause analysis.
• Share data and improvements with Focus Factories; work with factory managers.
• Provide support as needed.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Incident investigations

Report writing

Communication skills

Project management

Multisite experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Manager Environmental Health and Safety

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com .

Job Summary

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
• ASP, CSP, CIH or other recognized Certification related to EHS is preferred
• 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

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation in the Application Process: Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in employment. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at [phone], and select option 4. Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed. The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available.

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