Manager Corporate Facilities

Acuity Inc.•Brossard, QC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

5–10+ years in facilities, plant, or building operations (manufacturing preferred)
Experience managing mixed-use facilities (office + industrial)
Demonstrated experience managing projects and external contractors
Bilingual
Strong understanding of building systems (HVAC, electrical, etc.)
Experience with CMMS and preventive maintenance programs
Experience with budgeting and cost control (CapEx / OpEx)
Familiarity with audit and compliance environments
Exposure to CTPAT or similar frameworks (asset)
Working knowledge of ISO environments (9001 / 14001)
Strong ownership mindset and ability to operate autonomously
Effective cross-functional coordination (Operations, R&D, Quality, EHS, Finance)
Able to balance operational reliability, financial discipline, and governance
Comfortable establishing structure and standards across teams
Fort sens de l’appropriation et capacité à travailler de façon autonome
Excellente coordination interfonctionnelle (Opérations, R&D, Qualité, EHS, Finance)
Capacité à équilibrer fiabilité opérationnelle, discipline financière et gouvernance
À l’aise d’établir des structures standards à travers les équipes
Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and suppliers in Quebec as necessary.

Nice To Haves

French-language training is offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French.

Responsibilities

Develop/manage preventive maintenance programs (CMMS/GMAO), maintenance standards, asset lifecycle planning, and facility performance processes.
Ensure reliability and operational effectiveness of all building systems (HVAC, electrical, production utilities, life safety).
Oversee workplace services and platforms (e.g., desk/room reservations) to ensure facilities are safe, functional, and user-focused.
Develop/maintain a multi-site facilities master plan aligned with business needs and long-term footprint strategy.
Lead major projects (expansions, relocations, modernizations, A/V upgrades) in collaboration with IT and key stakeholders.
Own CapEx/OpEx planning, forecasting, budgeting, business cases, and cost-optimization initiatives.
Manage vendor strategy, service performance, and contracts in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing.
Drive cross-site alignment of maintenance, operational, and compliance practices across diverse facility portfolios.
Oversee energy management dashboards, reporting, and optimization; support facility-related certifications and standards.
Act as primary point of contact for audits, insurance inspections, and compliance activities across all sites.
Support ongoing compliance for: CTPAT, SSE/EHS and regulatory requirements, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 environments.
Coordinate documentation, corrective actions, risk mitigation, and business continuity planning.
Support the use of facilities as BMS demonstration and solution validation environments in partnership with R&D and Product Management.
Establish governance for test zones, including change management, approval processes, and rollback requirements to ensure operational stability and “show-ready” conditions.
Serve as the facility coordination point for testing activities (non-technical execution).
Maintain alignment with parent company facilities functions regarding major initiatives, standards, and best practices.
Provide regular visibility on facility performance, risks, investments, and strategic initiatives.