Safety Coordinator

Overview

Lonestar Electric Supply is seeking a Safety Coordinator to lead and coordinate safety programs and compliance efforts across corporate and branch operations. Reporting to the SVP of Operations, this role is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing safety policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives to foster a proactive safety culture and ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA and DOT.

This position serves as the primary safety resource for the organization.

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide safety policies, procedures, and EHS documentation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements across all facilities.
• Maintain required safety documentation, including OSHA 300 logs, incident reports, inspection records, and compliance documentation.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections of warehouses, loading docks, racking systems, fleet vehicles, and equipment.
• Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action recommendations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections, including OSHA visits.
• Develop and coordinate emergency preparedness, fire prevention, and evacuation procedures.
• Oversee the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program, including selection, availability, and compliance monitoring.
• Monitor and analyze safety metrics such as TRIR and DART to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Human Resources to support Workers’ Compensation claims and return-to-work efforts.
• Support DOT compliance activities related to fleet safety without directly managing DOT programs.
• Collaborate with Training and Development to support safety-related onboarding and training initiatives.
• Promote a safety-first culture through communication, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with operations and leadership teams to address safety risks and operational gaps.
• Travel to branch locations as needed to support audits, inspections, and safety initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by operations leadership.

• 3–5 years of direct safety experience in a distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) regulations.
• OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry) certification required.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and influence safety culture across multiple locations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field.
• Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Forklift / PIT Train-the-Trainer certification.
• First Aid / CPR / AED certification.

• Must be able to work in both office and warehouse environments.
• Requires frequent walking, standing, and observation of warehouse and yard operations.
• Must be able to work in environments subject to temperature variations, noise, and moving mechanical parts.
• May require flexible hours or on-call availability for incident response.
• Travel required; up to 80% as business needs dictate.

• Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
• Plaid Time Off
• Specified Holiday Pay

This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.