Safety Officer

Colonial Electric Supply•King of Prussia, PA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Officer will lead the development of a strong safety culture at Colonial Electric Supply. This hands-on role is based in a fast-paced distribution environment and balances operational output with effective risk controls. A full-time, in-office presence in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, is required, Monday through Friday. The Safety Officer maintains OSHA compliance and safety documentation; identifies and mitigates operational hazards; responds to incidents and conducts investigations; develops and delivers employee training; manages key safety programs; and partners with Operations, HR, Maintenance, and Quality. The role also leads the safety committee, sets annual safety goals, manages the site action plan, and uses audits, Gemba walks, and data to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

3–5+ years of safety management experience.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and operational hazards.
Experience conducting investigations.
Strong communication, coaching, and documentation skills.
Ability to maintain a high floor presence.
Must be local to King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and able to work in-office Monday through Friday.

Nice To Haves

Distribution or manufacturing safety management experience.
OSHA 30, CHST, ASP, CSP, or similar credentials.

Responsibilities

Maintain OSHA compliance across PIT/forklift operations, hazard communication, PPE, walking-working surfaces, and machine guarding.
Maintain OSHA 300/300A/301 logs, incident documentation, and training records.
Keep site safety policies current and aligned with company standards.
Identify and mitigate hazards involving forklift-pedestrian interaction, dock operations, conveyors, racking integrity, pallet quality, and slips, trips, and 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 and preventive actions.
Track safety metrics and report trends to leadership.
Develop and deliver safety training for all employees, including 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 or weekly safety huddles.
Provide supervisors with clear, practical guidance they 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.