Safety Coordinator

First Supply has an exciting opportunity available for an enthusiastic, safety-driven individual to join our team as a Safety Coordinator!  This position can be based in Madison, Milwaukee, Sheboygan, La Crosse, Eau Claire, Appleton, WI, Minneapolis, MN.

The Safety Coordinator reports to the Corporate Safety Manager and works closely with the HR Director and all levels of management and administration to minimize loss and maximize productivity through the continuing development and improvement of applicable Safety and OSHE (Occupational, Health, Safety, and Environmental) Program as well as Workers Compensation claim management.

• Promotes safety and safety programs as a core value in order to maintain a positive corporate safety culture. 
• Provides support for activities related to safety and occupational health and safety for assigned locations. 
• Administers Annual Safety Training to all employees, warehouse supervisors and managers in partnership with the Corporate Safety Manager. 
• Manages the safety content and administration of the LMS safety platform.
• Conducts incident and accident investigations and follow up as required. 
• Facilitates open and candid safety-related communications with frontline employees in an effort to improve safety outcomes.  
• Administers the workers compensation and return to work program for the company in partnership with the insurance carrier and broker to ensures claims are resolved quickly for the lowest cost possible.
• Acts as the liaison and facilitates communication and follow up between branch leadership, HR and the employee when administering employee post injury activities.
• Assists with oversight of safety team process and execution at the branch locations.
• Assists the Corporate Safety Manager in leading and implementing corporate-wide safety projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent work experience.  
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or International Society of Safety Professionals (ISSP) certification preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of distribution and transportation environments, DOT (Department of Transportation) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requirements. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to create and deliver training presentations. 
• Effective problem-solving skills. 
• Strong computer skills and database management experience, including but not limited to intermediate Excel, Outlook, and MS Word. 
• Ability to prioritize work. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Must be able to travel up to 50%.
• High energy, drive and sense of urgency.
• Drug test with negative results on employment offer
• Ability to be bonded as defined by First Supply Group’s fidelity bond insurance carrier
• Satisfactory score on the Wonderlic Personnel Test and/or Caliper Assessment
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record which meets underwriting standards
• Ability to read, speak, understand and write English
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure
• Attendance on a regular and consistent basis

First Supply, family-owned and operated for over 125 years, offers its employees a great benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, company paid holidays, on demand pay, education assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

About First Supply

First Supply® is a leading main channel wholesale distributor providing industrial customers and building contractors with an extensive line of products and services. First Supply features manufacturer product lines in the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, builder, waterworks, pump/well & septic, industrial and municipal markets. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, First Supply has more than 700 employees in 29 operating facilities serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois and Michigan UP. The company has over $100 million in inventory and over $400 million in annual sales. 

First Supply also owns and operates 18 Kitchen & Bath Stores in 5 midwestern states under the Gerhard's Kitchen & Bath and Kohler Signature Store brands. Gerhard's is the largest, most versatile kitchen & bath store in the upper Midwest. We offer a huge variety of kitchen and bath choices from contemporary to traditional styles, along with service you won't find anywhere else. The Kohler Signature Stores are a kitchen and bath showroom that provides a distinguished Kohler experience where designers and homeowners can get hands on with hundreds of products, exclusively from the Kohler brands!

First Supply LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.