Regional Safety Manager

There's a Place for You at Capital A career at Capital Electric is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. WithinCapital Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career. Position Summary: The Regional 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Safety Strategy and Governance 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. Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management 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. Leadership Enablement and Safety Culture 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. Incident Prevention and Investigation 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. Metrics, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement 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. Asset Protection and Loss Prevention 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. Leadership Expectations: 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. Qualifications: Education and Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in electrical, industrial, or distribution environments is preferred. OSHA 30-hour certification is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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. Travel Requirements: Up to 50 percent travel at times Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 with bonus potential #LI-LP1 What We Offer You We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates: Healthcare plans Dental & vision Paid time off Paid parental leave 401(k) retirement savings with company match Professional and personal development programs Opportunity to become a shareholder Employer-paid short- and long-term disability Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents Robust wellness program Gym reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported. Learn More About Us Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations." 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