QHSE Manager

QHSE Manager

Work Flexibility: Remote

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.

Job Summary: Put your energy into creating a brighter, more productive, and more connected world! Distech Controls & Acuity Brands transform the building automation and lighting industry. As experts in the domain of energy efficiency, we sell innovative products and services for building management on the market. Our teams, made of talents we care to develop, never stop innovating through our solutions for the customers but also in our own processes. We are looking for... a QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety and Environment) Manager to transform and continuously improve our Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Management Systems. In a context of rapid growth and business transformation, this individual will combine technical expertise, change leadership and influence skills to develop management systems that are simple, effective and fully integrated into daily operations. As an ambassador, the QHSE Manager will act as a strategic partner and coach to leaders across the organization, helping them take ownership of Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental performance. Depending on the evolution of the organization's needs, this individual may also be required to supervise one or more QHSE team members.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Quality & Environmental Management Maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, regulatory compliance, and KPI tracking. Lead internal, external, and customer audits, managing non-conformities and action plans. Oversee document control, management reviews, best practice deployment, and local team coaching.
• Transformation & Continuous Improvement Support process owners, simplify requirements, and leverage change management to drive QHSE adoption. Train and coach teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.
• Health & Safety Management Define H&S frameworks, conduct risk assessments, and implement preventive measures. Lead the Health & Safety Committee, track performance, and deploy corporate best practices.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required Expertise Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 5+ years of QHSE experience, preferably in manufacturing. Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and H&S regulations (Internal Auditor certification is an asset). Proven track record in project management, process improvement, and structured problem-solving.

Leadership Strong relationship-builder who influences without formal authority across all organizational levels. Adaptable, agile, and comfortable driving cultural/organizational change in ambiguous environments. Collaborative mindset focused on co-creation, capability building, and championing a proactive QHSE culture. People management or supervisory experience is an asset.

Communication Bilingual fluency in English and French (written and spoken). Skilled at translating complex compliance requirements into simple, actionable solutions.

Join the Distech Controls team to help build a bright, engaged, and productive future! 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 for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io, select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and suppliers in Quebec as necessary. French-language training is offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French.