Safety Manager

Sonepar•Upper Marlboro, MD

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Manager is responsible for leading Capital Electric’s company-wide safety efforts to protect employees, assets, and operations. This role develops and executes the enterprise safety strategy, ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, reduces operational risk, and supports leaders in integrating safety into daily operations. The Safety Manager serves as a key advisor to senior leadership and field management in support of Capital Electric’s Zero Harm commitment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence in a multi-site environment.
Strong planning, organizational, and execution skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build productive working relationships across the organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electrical, industrial, or distribution environments is preferred.
OSHA 30-hour certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously improve the enterprise safety strategy aligned with business objectives and Zero Harm goals.
Lead the Capital Safety Committee and establish clear safety standards, programs, and expectations across the organization.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and all applicable federal, state, local, and customer safety regulations.
Maintain required safety documentation, reporting, audits, and inspections.
Identify, assess, and mitigate safety and regulatory risks.
Provide guidance, tools, training, and coaching to managers and supervisors to ensure local ownership of safety performance.
Develop and oversee safety training programs including forklift, DOT, operator, and Train-the-Trainer programs, and evaluate effectiveness and retention.
Drive prevention efforts to reduce workplace injuries, accidents, and hazards.
Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.
Develop and track corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Monitor and manage workers’ compensation, auto, and vehicle-related incidents in coordination with insurance providers and third-party administrators.
Establish annual safety goals and key performance indicators.
Analyze trends and performance data to prioritize risk and improvement efforts.
Provide regular, actionable safety reporting to leadership.
Develop and maintain processes to protect company facilities, inventory, vehicles, and operational assets.
Partner with Operations, Human Resources, and insurance providers to reduce loss exposure, claims, and business disruption.
Act as a strategic business partner and enterprise risk leader.
Influence and hold leaders accountable for safety ownership and execution.
Communicate clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization.
Balance regulatory compliance with operational practicality.