Regional Safety Specialist

OmniCable•Carol Stream, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Safety Specialist is a hands-on role that connects corporate Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) strategy with day-to-day distribution operations. Guided by OmniCable’s Zero Harm philosophy, this position promotes a proactive, people-first approach to safety—ensuring every employee returns home safely each day. Working within the region, this individual partners with site leadership, the Director of Distribution, and the Corporate EHS Director to turn strategy into action, strengthen collaboration, and embed safety as a shared operational value.

Requirements

Previous experience working in a distribution, logistics, or operations setting
Strong communication and people skills, with the ability to build trust, influence teams, and navigate varied team dynamics
Administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Strong execution skills, with the ability to translate strategy into action and follow through consistently
Collaborative mindset and comfort working across functions and levels to drive shared outcomes
Willingness to travel frequently and be available within the supported region
OSHA 10-Hour certification required
Experience coordinating behavior-based safety programs
Ability to monitor work practices and identify behaviors or conditions that present health and safety risks

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma practices
Prior experience navigating DOT, OSHA, or other regulatory audits
Train-the-Trainer, adult learning, or instructional design experience
Bilingual or multilingual skills in Spanish or another regional language
Experience conducting ergonomics assessments or supporting industrial hygiene practices
Previous experience in an EHS support capacity role.
Previous experience using EHS compliance platforms and learning management systems

Responsibilities

Partner with site leaders to turn corporate EHS policies into clear, practical procedures
Serve as a trusted partner to distribution teams by reinforcing a safety-first mindset through coaching and collaboration
Act as a liaison between regional operations and corporate EHS to share challenges, successes, and field feedback
Support site teams with EHS program implementation, training and standardization across OmniCable distribution centers
Monitor safety behaviors, trends, gaps and provide timely feedback to the Director of Distribution and Corporate EHS Director
Conduct site visits with the region to observe practices, engage teams, and gather operational insights
Assist with distribution site audits to identify condition- and behavior-based opportunities that support OmniCable’s Zero Harm standard
Champion a learning culture by sharing best practices across sites
Partner with the EHS team and site leaders to develop training plans, content and effective delivery to the teams within the region
Coach frontline supervisors and trainers to incorporate safety principles into daily habits
Coordinate and maintain regional DC training schedules, including topics, presenters, and trainers
Ensure each training session includes signed attendance rosters and maintain records of training content and attendees