Business Process Improvement Senior Manager

Req ID: 11123

Remote Opportunities: 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. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

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 specialist in Lean Management with expertise in process automation and transformation project management, capable of analyzing the impact of projects on business processes and optimizing information systems such as ERP and CRM. We are looking for a leader who can prioritize data-driven initiatives and promote a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Together, we thrive to Excellence!
 Our Operational Excellence team: led by Benoît, it includes specialists in Lean Management, Quality, Health & Safety and Sustainability.
 Our sponsors: members of the executive team, all focused on processes, data, performance, and deeply ingrained with the continuous improvement culture that has been developing at Distech for many years.
 Our clients/partners: process owners and their teams, such as hardware and software product development, product managers, operations, etc.
Our multicultural environment: Our associates work at our sites in Brossard (Canada), Brignais (France) and Washington (Missouri, USA) and in all our markets (United States, Europe, Canada, Asia). They speak French and/or English

Ensemble, nous cultivons l’Excellence!
 Notre équipe Excellence Opérationnelle : pilotée par Benoît, elle regroupe les spécialistes en Amélioration Continue, Qualité et Développement Durable.
 Nos sponsors : les membres de l’équipe de direction, tous orientés processus, données, performance, et imprégnés de la culture d’amélioration continue qui se développe chez Distech depuis de nombreuses années.
 Nos clients/partenaires : les pilotes de processus et leurs équipes, comme le service à la clientèle, les ventes, les gestionnaires de produits, le support technique, etc.
 Notre milieu multiculturel : Nos employé.e.s travaillent dans nos sites de Brossard (Canada), Washington (Missouri, USA), Brignais (France) et dans tous nos marchés (États-Unis, Europe, Canada, Asie). Ils/Elles parlent français et/ou anglais.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

So What Does This Entail Concretely?

1. Support Transformation Projects
Analyze the impact of transformation initiatives on business processes (quality, costs, productivity) and define actions to reduce risks and enhance benefits.

Support the implementation and optimization of information systems (ERP, CRM) and initiatives tied to geographic expansion and acquisition integration.

Assist in creating and executing effective change management plans.

Define and track KPIs to measure project success.

2. Identify and Prioritize Data-Based Opportunities
Leverage data analysis and mining to uncover trends and improvement opportunities.

Prioritize initiatives based on impact and feasibility.

Support data-driven decision-making processes.

Facilitate working sessions to encourage innovation and collective problem-solving.

Establish KPIs to assess the effectiveness of data-led initiatives.

3. Optimize Business Processes
Contribute to automation and simplification of processes using Lean principles.

Lead projects to achieve defined goals, applying Kaizen and continuous improvement methods.

Run workshops to identify inefficiencies and eliminate waste.

Document workflows and measure results of implemented improvements.

Seek ongoing optimization opportunities using tools like Value Stream Mapping.

Implement KPIs focused on efficiency and reducing non-value-added tasks.

4. Deploy a Culture of Operational Excellence
Champion the Better.Smarter.Faster system of operational excellence.

Improve and roll out excellence tools and methodologies across teams.

Deliver Lean training at all organizational levels.

Promote continuous improvement by engaging employees in initiatives.

Model and encourage a culture of innovation and change.

Develop KPIs to monitor adoption and cultural impact across the business.

Preferred Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate

• Expert in Lean Management with solid experience in process automation.
• Proven experience in optimizing and implementing information systems.
• Exceptional analytical skills to identify and prioritize improvement initiatives.
• Ability to inspire and train teams in a culture of operational excellence.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.

In summary
Come join Benoît and all the Distech teams to continue lighting the way to a bright, engaged, and productive world!!

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 Inc. 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 (770) 922-9000.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. 

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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.

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.

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