Safety and Compliance Coordinator

Shepherd Electric Company•SES Laurel, MD

About The Position

The Safety and Compliance Coordinator ensures that safety programs and compliance requirements are effective across Shepherd Electric Supply’s branches, warehouses, and fleet. This hands-on role maintains inspection schedules, certifications, documentation, and required postings; supports incident investigations; and tracks corrective actions through completion so that employees can work safely and operations can continue without preventable interruptions. The coordinator works across locations with branch managers, warehouse teams, drivers, HR, and vendors, communicating safety standards clearly and helping teams maintain a consistent safety culture. The role oversees emergency preparedness and fire-safety programs, including Emergency Action Plans, branch safety maintenance calendars, emergency postings, evacuation and facility maps, and inspections of fire protection systems. It supports incident management through documentation, investigation support, repair confirmation, communication, and event closure in SafetyAmp or other approved systems. The coordinator also manages fleet safety technology and DOT compliance, forklift certifications and inspections, PPE programs, warehouse safety equipment, recurring training-completion audits, and compliance records. Records must remain accurate and audit-ready. The position is suited to an organized, deadline-driven person who follows issues through to closure, is comfortable both on warehouse floors and in tracking systems, and can educate employees and managers while consistently maintaining safety standards. The expected starting pay is $30.00 per hour, depending on experience. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Experience in workplace safety, compliance, operations, fleet safety, warehouse safety, or a related field.
Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, fire safety, emergency preparedness, PPE, incident reporting, and training compliance requirements.
Ability to manage multiple programs, track deadlines, maintain accurate documentation, and follow corrective actions through completion.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to educate employees, support managers, and provide clear updates to leadership.
Comfort using safety management systems such as SafetyAmp, fleet technology platforms such as Samsara, spreadsheets, training records, and compliance tracking tools.
Strong attention to detail and sound judgment, with the ability to maintain audit-ready records.
Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screening requirements.

Responsibilities

Maintain safety and compliance programs that support company operations, regulatory requirements, and branch needs.
Oversee Emergency Action Plan programs, branch-specific safety maintenance calendars, and required emergency postings.
Track annual fire safety inspections, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguishers at every location.
Keep evacuation and facility maps current and posted at every branch.
Support incident documentation and investigations; track corrective actions through completion.
Confirm repairs, communicate with involved parties, and close events in SafetyAmp or other approved systems.
Participate in warehouse walkthroughs, branch inspections, safety audits, and corrective-action reviews to identify hazards and ensure timely resolution.
Manage Samsara or other fleet safety technology, including implementation, management training, equipment maintenance, and ongoing system administration.
Use driver scorecards, leaderboards, and recognition reporting to reinforce and reward safe driving.
Maintain driver qualification and DOT compliance programs, including DOT medical certification authorization, documentation tracking, renewal monitoring, and follow-up.
Inspect and monitor roadside safety kits and first aid kits across the fleet.
Manage forklift safety and certification programs, including asset tracking, inspection documentation, and training completion.
Lead tablet or system implementation for forklift inspections and monitor ongoing compliance.
Oversee PPE programs for operations employees, including standard and custom-fit PPE site administration, employee support, inventory coordination, and branch distribution.
Inspect and monitor warehouse safety equipment, including first aid kits, PPE, and fire protection equipment.
Audit operations training completion on a recurring basis, identify gaps, and communicate completion status to management.
Support follow-up actions with managers to close training gaps and improve compliance.
Maintain required government posters, internal safety announcements, slide communications, and operational updates.
Keep compliance, audit, inspection, and corrective-action documentation accurate and audit-ready.
Walk branches, identify meaningful safety or process improvements, and communicate clear updates to managers and leadership.