Safety Coordinator

Williams-Sonoma•Olive Branch, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Coordinator supports one or more distribution centers within a geographic region and helps implement Williams-Sonoma’s safety programs. This role focuses on developing and improving SOPs, delivering training, conducting inspections, and ensuring high-quality investigations in the internal safety event management system. The Safety Coordinator also owns select safety programs, supports risk assessments, and partners with Operations, HR, and Maintenance to drive sustainable safety improvements across assigned facilities. The Safety Coordinator position is located in Olive Branch, MS.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field OR 2+ years of experience in warehouse or manufacturing environments with defined safety responsibilities
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910) and fundamental root cause analysis methods
Strong communication and coaching skills; comfortable with a high level of floor presence
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality involving security matters, incident details, and personnel issues

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of safety experience, or 5+ years in warehouse/manufacturing roles with increasing safety responsibilities
PIT trainer or PIT operator experience
Experience developing SOPs or training content
Experience with incident management systems
Ability to analyze event data, new processes, or equipment for safety risks and conduct job hazard/safety analyses
Experience in workers’ compensation case management

Responsibilities

Lead the development and rollout of safety SOPs and standardized work processes across assigned facilities
Deliver engaging safety training, including new-hire orientation, PIT training, refresher courses, and targeted training based on trends
Conduct safety audits, daily walk-throughs, and hazard identification activities; ensure timely follow-up and verification of corrective actions
Lead or support safety event investigations, ensuring accurate root cause identification, effective corrective actions, and complete documentation in the internal safety management system
Maintain required safety records, inspection logs, and compliance documentation
Own select safety programs (e.g., PIT compliance, emergency preparedness, chemical management, ergonomics, or safety committee processes) and ensure consistent execution across assigned facilities
Analyze safety data and incident trends to identify emerging risks and recommend proactive actions to site leadership
Conduct risk assessments and participate in Management of Change (MOC) reviews for new equipment, processes, or layout changes
Partner with Operations, HR, and Maintenance to drive corrective actions and ensure sustainable safety improvements
Coach supervisors and associates on safe work practices, hazard recognition, and the consistent application of WSI safety policies
Lead site-level safety committee meetings and champion local safety initiatives
Assist with compliance requirements related to OSHA, fire protection, PIT operations, emergency preparedness, and other applicable regulations