Safety Coordinator

Williams-Sonoma Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products

401(k) plan and other investment opportunities

Health benefits, including dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma Inc. is seeking a Safety Coordinator in Arlington, TX, to develop and improve safety SOPs while delivering engaging safety training. You will lead safety audits and investigations, analyze data for emerging risks, and drive safety improvements across facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Benefits include a generous discount on company products and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 2+ years of safety experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and coaching skills with a high floor presence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and roll out safety SOPs across assigned facilities.
• Conduct safety audits and hazard identification activities.
• Partner with Operations and HR for sustainable safety improvements.
• Lead safety event investigations and maintain documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Safety Coordinator – Arlington, TX

This role focuses on developing and improving SOPs, delivering training, conducting inspections, and ensuring high‑quality investigations in the internal safety event management system. The Safety Coordinator also owns select safety programs, supports risk assessments, and partners with Operations, HR, and Maintenance to drive sustainable safety improvements across assigned facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and rollout of safety SOPs and standardized work processes across assigned facilities.
• Deliver engaging safety training, including new‑hire orientation, PIT training, refresher courses, and targeted training based on trends.
• Conduct safety audits, daily walk‑throughs, and hazard identification activities; ensure timely follow‑up and verification of corrective actions.
• Lead or support safety event investigations, ensuring accurate root cause identification, effective corrective actions, and complete documentation in the internal safety management system.
• Maintain required safety records, inspection logs, and compliance documentation.
• Own select safety programs (e.g., PIT compliance, emergency preparedness, chemical management, ergonomics, or safety committee processes) and ensure consistent execution across assigned facilities.
• Analyze safety data and incident trends to identify emerging risks and recommend proactive actions to site leadership.
• Conduct risk assessments and participate in Management of Change (MOC) reviews for new equipment, processes, or layout changes.
• Partner with Operations, HR, and Maintenance to drive corrective actions and ensure sustainable safety improvements.
• Coach supervisors and associates on safe work practices, hazard recognition, and the consistent application of WSI safety policies.
• Lead site‑level safety committee meetings and champion local safety initiatives.
• Assist with compliance requirements related to OSHA, fire protection, PIT operations, emergency preparedness, and other applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field OR 2+ years of experience in warehouse or manufacturing environments with defined safety responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910) and fundamental root cause analysis methods.
• This is an onsite and in‑office role.
• Strong communication and coaching skills; comfortable with a high level of floor presence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality involving security matters, incident details, and personnel issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of safety experience, or 5+ years in warehouse/manufacturing roles with increasing safety responsibilities.
• PIT trainer or PIT operator experience.
• Experience developing SOPs or training content.
• Experience with incident management systems.
• Ability to analyze event data, new processes, or equipment for safety risks and conduct job hazard/safety analyses.
• Experience in workers’ compensation case management.

Physical Requirements

• Job requires continuous physical exertion – walking, bending, lifting, standing, climbing.
• Must be able to lift 65 pounds minimum with or without accommodation.

Benefits

• Generous discount on all Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. brand products.
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and holidays (in some locations).
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same‑sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans, and pet insurance.
• For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com.
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit https://shorturl.at/R3OAX.

EOE.