J. F. Ahern Co.

Madison, WI

BenefitsPulled from the full job description

• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for advancement
• Flexible schedule

Full job description

Looking for a company who values your skills, respects your contributions, and gives you the tools to thrive?

With more than 145 years as a family-owned business, we’ve built a reputation as one of the best mechanical and fire protection contractors in the country. We pride ourselves on delivering unmatched quality and innovation while providing you with job stability, opportunities for career progression, and support. We have an exciting opportunity for a Safety Business Partner located in Madison, WI.

How you will contribute:

This is a great opportunity to perfect your leadership and relationship skills. This position sits in our Corporate Services division and will support projects across the Madison and Northcentral regions of Wisconsin. You will partner with stakeholders at all levels in the region, including customers, to provide outstanding safety support, including jobsite inspections, leading training and assurance efforts, developing and maintaining work policies, standards, and procedures, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strive to become an instrumental team member by identifying areas for improvement contributing to Ahern’s continuous improvement journey. Travel to different Wisconsin job sites with a company vehicle on a regular basis with occasional overnight travel.

What you need to qualify:

Ahern will help make the most of your Bachelor’s degree in an Occupational Safety program or related field. Five-plus years of work experience in the construction safety field is also preferred. Ideal candidates will possess one or more of the following: CSP/ASP/GSP, CHST, STS-C, or be an OSHA Outreach Instructor. You should demonstrate the ability to thrive in a proactive, fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment. A commitment to providing exceptional customer service, possessing strong written and verbal communication skills, and being able to execute tasks with a great amount of detail will be crucial. You will need to possess the ability to lead the safety culture within our worksite locations. Candidates must be a proactive problem solver and be able to assess risk prior to incidents occurring. If you are able to demonstrate these skills and help to continue to protect our greatest asset, our people, please apply today!

What’s in it for you?
At Ahern, we understand that life is more than just work—and we’re committed to supporting our employees in every aspect of their lives. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to give you the flexibility, security, and support you need to thrive—at work and at home.

Here’s how we stand out from the rest:

• Top-Tier Benefits: Our 401(k) match and health benefits rank in the top 20% nationwide
• Incentives: A significant portion of our profits is shared with employees through bonus programs
• Generous PTO with the opportunity to buy additional time off
• Paid Parental Leave: Supporting you at every life stage with paid maternity and paternity leave
• Mental Health Resources: Free, full-service mental health care for you and your family
• Wellness Programs: Access on-site fitness centers, personal development funds, and more
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of education assistance, training programs, and development opportunities to advance your career
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy hybrid and flexible schedules to fit your needs

By joining Ahern, you’ll gain the stability of a company that’s been a leader in the industry since 1880, the pride of doing meaningful work, and the support of a team dedicated to your success. Don’t settle for just any job—experience what it’s like to work for the best!

Ahern is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

Verona, WI

$70,000 – $86,000 a year

Full job description

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARWR) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead’s RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.

Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates.

Arrowhead’s corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a state of the art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.

The Position

Reports to the site Environmental, Health and Safety Manager to support the planning and implementation of environmental health and safety programs. The EH&S Safety Specialist will support the development and maintenance of a comprehensive occupational safety program for the Verona facility including: safety inspections, participate on incident investigations, develop and provide EHS training for laboratory and manufacturing programs and perform related tasks as assigned. The EH&S Safety Specialist will help ensure conformity to applicable federal, state, and local standards related to environmental compliance and occupational health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Guide and promote employee health and safety performance by assisting the development of health and safety systems, programs, and procedures to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses, and enhance the overall site safety culture resulting in management engagement, employee involvement and the reduction in unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Participate in incident investigations to support finding root causes and identifying aligned long-term corrective actions.
• Perform facility audits, surveys and inspections to identify environmental, safety and occupational hazards and weaknesses, to promote effective practices and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and develop recommendations that provide solutions, remedies or process improvement.
• Ensure appropriate recordkeeping and regulatory reporting is in place.
• Review and approve risk assessments such as: Process Hazard Analysis, new processes, new chemicals and personal protective equipment assessments.
• Support all chemical and hazardous waste management, including transportation and documentation.
• Educate employees on how to prevent health problems using safety training programs
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with safety policies
• Participate on projects as the safety representative, including projects to introduce new equipment, process improvements and/or PPE assessments.
• Recommend improvements and changes to promote EH&S in the workplace.
• Perform other duties, as assigned based on business needs.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or related science discipline.
• 3 years in a EH&S role
• Pharmaceutical, manufacturing or similar experience
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to train
• Strong organizational skills
• Analytical problem solving
• Demonstrated initiative and innovation
• Knowledge of computer and software skills an asset

Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.

All applicants must have authorization to work in the US for a company.

California Applicant Privacy Policy

Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc.

Madison, WI

$152,867.64 – $275,161.75 a year – Full-time

Full job description

Company and Position Information:

Del Monte Foods (DMFC) is a multi-national food company headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, with a powerful portfolio of brands, including iconic Del Monte®, Contadina® and College Inn®. Our premium-quality meal ingredients, snacks and beverages can be found in six out of ten U.S. households.

At Del Monte Foods, we believe in supporting one another. In helping our people shape their own careers – in letting them grow outward, upward and across disciplines. We are tending to the greater good, providing accessible, nourishing, great-tasting food for all. We are Del Monte Foods – Growers of Good.

The salary range for this role is:$152,867.64 – $275,161.75

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will serve as the company leader in the development of Del Monte’s safety strategy and action plan. This leader is responsible for engaging with key stakeholders and being a critical advocate for the organization’s safety culture and results. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing safety and workers’ compensation programs, conducting regular audits, and ensuring compliance with all safety laws and standards. Working closely with the Environmental and Sustainability Director and Site Directors, you will promote a safety culture, lead safety committees, and mentor teams for professional growth. Your role also involves evaluating safety performance, developing monitoring systems, and reporting findings to key managers. By setting realistic goals and KPIs, you will drive safety improvements and compliance. Collaboration with cross-functional leaders will be essential in hazard identification and risk mitigation. You will also oversee emergency response planning, incident investigations, and standardized training programs. Managing safety-related projects and budgets, you will ensure that safety is integrated into our operations and capital projects.

Your strategic insights will help us develop a comprehensive health and safety plan that supports business growth and modernization. We look forward to your contributions to enhancing our safety practices and achieving our safety goals.

Leadership

• Provide leadership for all Del Monte sites, specific to Health, Safety and Security matters, managing people, data, and budgets.
• Partners with site leaders to implement, assess and improve programs and processes to minimize injuries and vehicle incidents.
• Leads the company’s Safety program by utilizing key metrics to drive performance in Safety and Security across the organization.
• Collaborates with site and corporate personnel in the management of policies and procedures, as well as recommending changes or development of new policies or procedures.
• Leads functional initiatives with Safety Managers from other sites and Business Units.
• Interfaces with governmental inspectors, agencies, and regulators to facilitate visits, address deficiencies and avoid citations and fines.
• Participates in the annual EHS conference, quarterly webcasts, regional meetings, etc.
• Develops and manages the corporate Safety budget.

Audits

• Ensure compliance with Safety and Security audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Analyzes audit results to verify adherence to corporate, business, and government standards.

Safety Programs, Procedures and Training

• Develop company-wide programs, procedures, work instructions, and training.
• Lead Safety and Security projects, audits, and inspections.
• Audit regulated Safety policies annually or as needed.
• Audit and review each site’s emergency response plan.

Secure Facilities & Grounds

• Audit and improve site security policies and practices.
• Enforce security policies, respond to emergencies, and investigate incidents with corrective actions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, identify risks, and conduct security audits.
• Align protocols with site leadership teams, communicate updates, and liaise with external agencies.
• Audit incident records and prepare reports for executive team.

Local, State, and Federal Regulations

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including OSHA and DOT.
• Guide interpretation and implementation of safety regulations.
• Review and assess worker training on safety laws and use of safety equipment.
• Perform facility, machinery, and equipment safety audits as part of site visits.
• Ensure vendor and contractor safety programs comply with corporate safety policies.

Site Hazard Assessment

• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies through site safety leaders.
• Analyze incident reports and RCAs to review root causes, report findings, and implement corrective actions.
• Review safety audits and inspections to identify and correct themes.
• Submit weekly and monthly Company Safety Reports including specified KPIs, such as TRIR, LTIR, Lag Time.

Emergency Response Plans

• Audit site drills and ensure all necessary records are maintained and accurate.
• Lead company-wide emergency response planning.
• Assess each site’s adherence to emergency response plans through auditing drills.

Safety Practice Continuous Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and identify best practices.
• Analyze incidents, gather feedback, and implement changes.
• Provide technical advice, coaching, and mentoring to employees and leadership.
• Stay updated on safety through professional development.
• Maintain required reports and records.
• Build effective network within the company and with external organizations by modeling Del Monte leadership behaviors.

Worker’s Compensation

• Partner with Corporate Workers’ Compensation Manager in working with Workers’ Compensation insurance carriers and internal/external legal resources.

• Note: This job description is not comprehensive and duties may change at any time without notice.

Del Monte Foods Leadership Behaviors:

As leaders we:

Ground Our Teams

• Connect our teams to a clear strategy.
• Provide the support our teams need for success.
• Hold ourselves and our teams accountable.

Create the Climate

• Solve problems together with our teams.
• Enable smart risk taking.
• Empower our teams to make decisions and take action.

Nurture the Good

• Are intentional about building trust.
• Lead with empathy.
• Grow and develop our teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with a degree, 15 years’ experience for non-degreed candidates.
• Prior experience with Safety and health compliance in Food Manufacturing preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional certification preferred.
• OSHA certifications desired – Safety and utilities preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, along with problem-solving and conflict-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook).
• Up to 50% travel, including international.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive communicator, and team-oriented.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Del Monte Foods is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position.

No sponsorship is available for this position.

Bob Roberts Group, LLC

Madison, WI 53704

$100,000 – $120,000 a year – Full-time

Apply now

Our client, a leading chemical manufacturer serving the consumer, commercial, and agricultural industries, is seeking a Chemical Hygiene Safety Manager for its headquarters in the greater Madison, WI area. They offer a comprehensive benefits package, a salary range of $100,000-$120,000, profit sharing, and annual bonus programs. Job responsibilities include:

• Identify processes that need to be replaced, establish engineering controls, develop methods to prevent exposure, and implement the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) accordingly.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the facility’s Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) by OSHA, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) standards, and industry best practices.
• Ensure that the CHP is updated at regular intervals to incorporate changes within the organization.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans for chemical spills, chemical fires, or exposures, and ensure staff are trained in responding to such events.
• Oversee the management and execution of Industrial Hygiene testing for hazardous processes.
• Provide safety guidance to the Chemical Manufacturing team when new chemicals and chemical processes are brought online.
• Respond to and manage chemical-related emergencies, including conducting investigations and reporting incidents.
• Provide material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for appropriate processes
• Conduct regular risk assessments of toxic chemical use, storage areas, and laboratory processes to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks.
• Perform chemical safety audits.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions for any chemical safety deficiencies found during inspections.
• Ensure that all chemicals are properly labeled by regulations.
• Determine and document the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that employees are required to use, and ensure the training department is up to date on the correct procedures for its use.
• Train the Operations Safety & Training Manager and Trainers on process-specific chemical handling procedures.
• Serve as after-hours, on-call resource in the event of a chemical spill or chemical-related emergency.

The following qualifications must be met to be considered for the position:

• BS – Chemistry, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in chemical safety, laboratory safety, or EHS in a manufacturing environment.
• ACGIH membership or certification is a plus
• Thorough understanding of OSHA, EPA, ACGIH regulations and doctrines
• Experience developing and managing a Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)
• Strong knowledge of chemical properties, hazards, and safe handling practices
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics to all levels of the organization
• Attention to detail is essential, especially in stressful situations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Chemical manufacturing safety: 5 years (Required)
• OSHA, EPA, or ACGIH: 3 years (Required)
• Developing/managing a CHP: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• ACGIH Membership or Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Full job description

The QTI Group has partnered with a manufacturer in Windsor, WI who is seeking an EHS Manager to join their team. The EHS Manager maintains safety and health programs across all locations, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This role oversees safety initiatives, training, and compliance efforts to provide a safe and secure work environment for employees and visitors.

This onsite direct-hire position offers a 1st shift schedule, Monday-Friday, with core hours 7:30 am-4:15 pm, (flexible on start/end time). Pay starts at $ 85,000 per year, based on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, DOT, EPA, DHS), including maintaining required programs, conducting training, performing audits, and maintaining documentation.
• Lead and coordinate the Safety Committee, overseeing facility safety inspections and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage safety training for new hires and ongoing staff education, including developing curriculum and materials.
• Investigate workplace incidents and hazards, identify root causes, and recommend safety improvements.
• Serve as the primary contact for inspectors, insurance carriers, and other external parties regarding safety audits and compliance.
• Oversee the Workers’ Compensation Program, including claim management, return-to-work strategies, and premium reviews.
• Monitor and implement updates to safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Manage safety equipment purchases and ensure the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Provide support for the company’s Drug and Alcohol Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of safety experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and related safety codes and regulations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience in training and group presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; professional safety certifications (e.g., CSP, ASP) preferred.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification and OSHA trainer credentials are a plus.