Safety Officer

Colonial Electric Supply•King of Prussia, PA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

As Safety Officer, you will lead the charge in building a world‑class safety culture for Colonial Electric Supply. This role is ideal for a hands-on safety professional who thrives in fast‑paced distribution environments and knows how to balance operational output with strong risk controls. A full time, in‑office presence is required.

Requirements

3–5+ years of safety management or EHS experience (distribution or manufacturing preferred).
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and DC operational hazards.
Experience conducting investigations and managing CAPA.
Strong communication, coaching, and documentation skills.
Ability to maintain a high floor presence.
Local to King of Prussia, PA with the ability to work in-office Monday to Friday

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30, CHST, ASP, CSP, or similar credentials.

Responsibilities

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