Safety Manager

Sonepar

$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Preferred experience in electrical, industrial, or distribution environments
  • OSHA 30-hour certification preferred
  • Ability to lead in multi-site settings
  • Strong planning and organization skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and improve enterprise safety strategy aligned with Zero Harm goals
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other safety regulations
  • Provide training and coaching to enhance local safety ownership
  • Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
  • Establish safety goals and analyze performance data
  • Protect company assets through loss prevention strategies
  • Communicate and hold leaders accountable for safety initiatives

Benefits

  • Healthcare plans
  • Dental & vision insurance
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Professional development programs
  • Opportunity for shareholding; employer-paid disability and life insurance
  • Access to wellness programs and gym reimbursement
  • Support through Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

The 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

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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." LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capitalelectric/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapitalElecSply/

Learn more at https://www.capitalelectricsupply.com/about

Capital Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

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