Safety Officer

Colonial Electric Supply•King of Prussia, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Officer will lead the development of a strong safety culture at Colonial Electric Supply. This hands-on role supports safety in a fast-paced distribution environment by balancing operational output with effective risk controls. The position requires a full-time, in-office presence in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Monday through Friday. The Safety Officer maintains OSHA compliance and safety documentation, identifies and mitigates distribution-center hazards, responds to and investigates incidents, and develops and delivers employee training. The role manages key safety programs, partners with Operations, HR, Maintenance, and Quality, and uses inspections, audits, floor observations, and data to drive continuous improvement. The Safety Officer is expected to maintain a visible floor presence and provide practical guidance to supervisors.

Requirements

3–5+ years of safety management or EHS experience.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and distribution-center 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

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

Responsibilities

Maintain OSHA compliance across PIT/forklift, 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 distribution-center hazards, including forklift-pedestrian interactions, 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.
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 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.