Safety Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Safety Officer 

King of Prussia, PA | Full time | Dayshift

Join our team! 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.

What You’ll Do: 

Drive Compliance & Readiness

• 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.

Reduce Risk & Strengthen Controls

• 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.

Lead Incident Response & Investigation

• 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.

Build Training & Safety Culture

• 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.

Own Key Safety Programs

• 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. 

Influence & Partner Across Teams

• 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. 

Drive Continuous Improvement

• 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. 

What You Bring: 

• 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  

• Preferred: OSHA 30, CHST, ASP, CSP, or similar credentials.

Why This Role Matters:

You’ll be the visible, trusted safety leader who keeps people safe, strengthens operational discipline, and drives measurable improvements across the site. Your presence on the floor, your coaching, and your ability to influence will shape the safety culture every day.

We are Colonial Electric Supply, the #1 supplier of commercial electrical and lighting components in the tri-state area. That means we keep the lights on, the electricity flowing, and the factories bright and humming. 

Our Team - At 500 strong and growing, our team is the fastest and smartest in the lighting and electrical supply business, with the most contracts because we love to win! If you’ve read this far, we’re betting you like to win too.