Regional Safety Specialist

Regional Safety Specialist | OmniCable

The Regional Safety Specialist is a hands-on integrator who bridges the gap between corporate safety intent and operational execution. Rooted in the philosophy of Zero Harm, this role champions a proactive, people-first approach to safety – where every employee returns home safely, every day. This role fosters collaboration, drives execution, and ensures that safety is not just a policy but a deeply embedded operational value. Embedded within the region, this individual works closely with site leadership, the Director of Distribution, and the Corporate Safety Director to translate strategy into action and build a culture where safety is owned by everyone.

Translate Strategy into Action

• Work closely with site leaders to adapt corporate safety policies into practical, actionable procedures.

• Ensure safety initiatives are operationally relevant and achievable without compromising intent.

Build Relationships & Influence Culture

• Serve as a trusted partner to site teams, fostering a safety-first mindset through coaching and collaboration.

• Facilitate open dialogue between regional operations and corporate safety to surface challenges and successes.

Drive Execution & Accountability

• Support site teams in implementing safety programs and initiatives.

• Monitor execution and provide real-time feedback to the Director of Distribution and Corporate Safety Director.

Field Engagement & Feedback Loop

• Conduct regular site visits to observe practices, engage with teams, and gather insights.

• Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement and communicate them effectively to leadership.

Enable Safety Training and Continuous Improvement

• Partner with site leaders to identify skill gaps, create training plans, and ensure the right people get the right development at the right time.

• Coach frontline supervisors and trainers to embed Zero Harm principles into everyday habits and decision-making.

• Measure training effectiveness through assessments and on-the-job observations, then coordinate with corporate Safety on changes and improvements to the program.

• Champion a learning culture by sharing best practices across sites.

• Help refine safety systems based on field experience and operational feedback.

• Assist in development and deliver engaging training modules that translate corporate safety policies into distribution center practices.

Maintain and administer the DC safety and operations training program and recordkeeping

• Develop and maintain the DC training schedules for the region (topic, presenter/trainer, etc.).

• Support DC leadership with the development of training materials and literature.

• Ensure all training sessions produce signed attendance rosters and save rosters electronically.

• Communicate with DC and safety leadership to understand training gaps for inclusion in the training calendar.

OmniCable LLC (OmniCable) is one of the largest redistributors of wire, cable, fiber, electrical and communications products. The company empowers distributors to be successful by providing a true partnership approach with a focus on product and order accuracy, supply chain management, and unique value-added services. With approximately $400 million dollars in inventory and 18 North American distribution locations, OmniCable is backed by more than 45 years of experience and operational excellence.

OmniCable is a subsidiary of Dot Family Holdings. Our employees are all working towards the same goal, which is our Mission Statement: To empower shared success by being the best vendor to our customers, the best customer to our vendors, and the best employer to our employees through innovation and collaboration.

We believe in empowering your future!

What You'll Need:

• Proven experience working in distribution, logistics, or operations environments.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – able to build trust, influence without authority, and navigate complex team dynamics.

• High executional rigor – able to turn strategy into action and follow through with consistency.

• Collaborative mindset – comfortable working across functions and levels to drive shared outcomes.

• Willingness to travel frequently and be embedded within the region you support.

• OSHA 30-Hour, OSHA 500, or equivalent advanced safety training credentials

• Experience implementing behavior-based safety programs

• Prior experience navigating DOT, OSHA, or other regulatory audits

Bilingual preferred

Bonus:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), or NEBOSH certification

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) with proven process-improvement projects

• Train-the-Trainer, Adult Learning, or instructional design certification

• Bilingual or multilingual skills (Spanish/English or other regional language)

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project-management certification

• Background in ergonomics assessments or industrial hygiene practices

• Military training and/or experience

Besides earning a competitive wage, OmniCable offers these other great benefits:

• Competitive Medical / Dental / Vision / Prescription Plans
• No-cost Life / STD / LTD / AD&D
• Health Savings & Dependent Care Accounts
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship Fund
• Flexible Workplace