Senior Manager Environmental Health and Safety

Senior Manager Environmental Health and Safety; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager Environmental Health and Safety to lead EHS strategies across our distribution network. You will drive compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate regulations, develop programs, and mentor site teams to create a safe, healthy workplace.

The role requires 8–10 years in manufacturing, a Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field, and certifications (ASP/CSP/CIH). Travel up to 50% across multisite operations is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety or related discipline is required.
• OSHA knowledge and experience in General Industry are essential.
• 8–10 years of manufacturing experience in EHS.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and incident investigation skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute Corporate and Site EHS strategies for the distribution network.
• Identify and remediate hazardous workplace conditions and ensure safe environments.
• Coordinate programs, procedures, systems and training to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead site level activities to strengthen associate and community engagement.
• Develop and maintain EHS annual programs including trainings and health initiatives.
• Ensure documentation and execution of EHS topics using appropriate tools.
• Participate in audits and cross-audits; support government inspections.
• Coordinate response during emergencies and liaise with floor leaders.
• Travel up to 50% to support multisite operations and deployments.

Skills

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety or related discipline

ASP, CSP, CIH or other recognized EHS certification

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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
• Master’s degree preferred

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.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

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