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.
A Delightfully Simple Work Culture - You’ll enjoy Colonial Electric because our workspaces and people form a family culture—very different from the corporate world. We are always looking to promote from within and due to our dedicated training team, many have been promoted within the first year!
Work-Life Balance: We are privately-owned and led by men and women of strong character. That means we value the health and happiness of the people who work with us. We’ve made work-life balance a point of pride for 90 years. Back in 1925, we called it “respect.” Everyone who joins Colonial Electric is a respected member of our team.
Check Out Our Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
401(k) for Comfortable Retirement .
Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance At Zero Cost
Paid Time Off - Including vacation, personal time, paid holidays and more.
Colonial Paid Parental Leave
Colonial offers many additional benefits for employees and their families! Feel free to inquire about our complete benefits guide during the interview process.
Skills Required
- 3-5+ years of safety management or EHS experience
- Distribution or manufacturing safety experience
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and distribution center operational hazards
- Experience conducting incident investigations
- Experience managing CAPA
- Strong communication, coaching, and documentation skills
- Ability to maintain a high floor presence
- Local to King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
- Ability to work in-office Monday through Friday
- OSHA 30, CHST, ASP, CSP, or similar credential
What We Do
We distribute electrical products and industrial supplies, such as lighting, cable, conduit, connectors and terminals, fiber-optic hardware, racks and cabinets, lubricants, and tools. Colonial Electric Supply has over 20 locations in New York, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. We also operate a retail lighting showroom divison and a major projects division. With roots going back to the early 1900's, the company has been owned and operated by the Bellwoar family since 1972. Mission Statement We will provide Quality and Value Added Service to Our Customers by fully supporting a partnership of our Employees, Our Suppliers and The Community. Take a closer look at the divisions that make up Colonial! Colonial Electric Supply Providing excellence in electrical supply inventory, delivery, service, and know how. Colonial Teltek Delivering exceptional outside plant products, placement capabilities and technical support. Colonial Solutions Providing building owners and designers with power distribution and control solutions and complete supply management. Colonial Major Projects Supporting commercial projects with complete supply management services. Bright Light & Annapolis Lighting From landscape lighting to decorative chandeliers, we provide outstanding selection.
