Safety Manager - Tampa (FL), Suwannee (GA), Hialeah (FL), or Lakeland (FL)

Safety Manager - Tampa (FL), Suwannee (GA), Hialeah (FL), or Lakeland (FL)

There's a Place for You at World Electric A career at World Electric is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. World Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building you can find it here. We operate throughout Florida and Georgia and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within World Electric we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career. We are hiring a Safety Manager to join our team! Job Type: Full Time

What You'll Do: The Safety Manager owns and ensures execution of World Electric's safety programs across distribution and branch operations. This role partners with leaders and associates to strengthen the safety culture, identify and remediate hazards, analyze trends, conduct hazard assessments, and communicate key safety priorities. The Safety Manager also oversees regulatory readiness, required recordkeeping, incident management, and safety training while supporting current and future facilities.

Key Accountabilities

• Safety Leadership
• Compliance, Audits, and Risk Reduction
• Training and Safety Communication
• Incident and Case Management

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, risk management, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant work experience may be considered. 8+ years of safety and/or training experience, preferably in a heavy equipment, material handling, warehouse, or multi-site environment. Experience supporting multiple locations and partnering with operational leadership.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of current safety practices and applicable OSHA, DOT, and other governmental safety standards.
• Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, assess risk, and translate findings into practical corrective actions.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and maintain accurate, confidential records.
• Knowledge of warehouse equipment, powered industrial trucks, material handling operations, and vehicle safety practices.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across departments while maintaining safety and compliance expectations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and safety recordkeeping/reporting systems.
• Ability to travel to branch and distribution locations as business needs require.

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 Tuition reimbursement 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.