Director Of Operations

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 .

Job Summary

The Director, Manufacturing Operations helps our manufacturing sites in the United States, Canada, and France perform at their best. Working side by side with site leaders, this person connects the teams, removes barriers, shares what works, and creates the conditions for people to improve every day, while respecting the culture and reality of each site.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations and working closely with the Focus Factory Managers, this role turns Operations priorities into practical execution. The Director brings people together, keeps the teams focused on what matters, and supports a culture where ideas are welcomed, problems are addressed openly, and everyone can contribute to better results.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and service objectives across sites in the US, Canada, and France.

Embed practical continuous improvement and root-cause problem solving into daily site operations.

Facilitate cross-site collaboration to standardize best practices and deliver sustainable performance.

Manufacturing, Logistics & Distribution Execution

Coordinate plant execution, warehousing, and distribution to meet customer lead times and inventory goals.

Translate operational strategy into actionable site-level KPI frameworks, routines, and performance metrics.

Partner with Supply Chain to optimize material flow, supply continuity, and distribution efficiency.

End-to-End Operational Flow

Align demand, production, and inventory priorities across Sales, IBP, and Supply Chain teams.

Proactively resolve operational gaps, balancing service levels, capacity, cost, and risk mitigation.

Translate executive priorities into multi-site execution plans in partnership with Engineering, Quality, and Finance.

People Engagement & Leadership

Coach Focus Factory Managers, empowering site-level accountability and decision-making.

Build a unified, collaborative culture across multicultural teams that recognizes performance and drives accountability.

Strengthen leadership succession, talent development, and critical knowledge retention across all locations.

Communication

• Bilingual fluency in English and French (written and spoken).

Courage

Establishing Strategic Direction

Sharing Responsibility

End-User Focus

Decision Making

Strategic Influence

Driving Innovation

Energizing the Organization

Building Organizational Talent

Driving Execution

Other

This role requires a combination of technical and management skills, as well as the ability to adapt to a constantly evolving, international environment. The Director of Manufacturing Operations plays a critical role in the company’s operational success by ensuring effective management of operations.

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.

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.

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.

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.