Safety Officer

About the role

As Safety Officer, you will lead the charge in building a world‑class safety culture for Colonial Electric Supply. This hands‑on role requires a full‑time, in‑office presence in King of Prussia, PA, working dayshift Monday‑to‑Friday.

Responsibilities

• Maintain OSHA compliance across PIT/forklift, hazard communication, PPE, walking‑working surfaces, and machine guarding.
• Own OSHA 300/300A/301 logs, incident documentation, and training records.
• Keep site safety policies current and aligned with company standards.
• Identify and mitigate top DC hazards: forklift‑pedestrian interaction, dock operations, conveyors, racking integrity, pallet quality, slips/trips/falls.
• Conduct routine inspections and implement engineering, administrative, and PPE controls.
• Respond to injuries, near‑misses, and property damage events.
• Conduct root‑cause investigations and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Track safety metrics and report trends to leadership.
• Develop and deliver safety training for all employees.
• Coordinate MHE, pedestrian, dock, emergency response, ergonomics, and JSA training.
• Coach supervisors and conduct regular floor observations and safety talks.
• Manage MHE authorization and evaluations.
• Lead ergonomics initiatives and injury‑prevention strategies.
• Maintain emergency action plans, drills, and muster accountability.
• Oversee PPE standards and fire/life safety compliance.
• Work closely with Operations, HR, Maintenance, and Quality.
• Lead the safety committee and daily/weekly safety huddles.
• Provide clear, practical guidance supervisors can execute immediately.
• Set annual safety goals and manage the site action plan.
• Oversee video system audits and ensure follow‑up with managers.
• Use audits, Gemba walks, and data to prioritize improvements.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of safety management or EHS experience (distribution or manufacturing preferred).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and DC operational hazards.
• Experience conducting investigations and managing CAPA.
• Strong communication, coaching, and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain a high floor presence.
• Local to King of Prussia, PA with the ability to work in‑office Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Preferred: OSHA 30, CHST, ASP, CSP, or similar credentials.

Skills

• Communication
• Coaching
• Documentation
• Investigation and CAPA management
• OSHA knowledge
• Floor presence

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• 401(k) for Comfortable Retirement
• Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance at Zero Cost
• Paid Time Off – including vacation, personal time, paid holidays and more
• Colonial Paid Parental Leave
• Additional benefits for employees and their families (inquire for complete guide)

Schedule

• Full‑time, dayshift
• In‑office presence required Monday‑to‑Friday