Environmental Health & Safety Manager; EH&S

EH&S Manager

Kidde Fenwal

400 Main Street, Ashland, MA

Kidde Fenwal is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls. Our trusted brands—Kidde Fire Systems and Kidde Fire Protection—deliver certified fire detection, suppression, and control solutions across the industrial, commercial, and marine sectors. Fenwal Controls supports OEMs with advanced gas ignition, temperature control, and overheat detection products.

Headquartered in Ashland, Massachusetts, we operate globally with facilities in the United States, United Kingdom (KFI-UK), and India (KTI-India). Learn more at

We protect lives, livelihoods, and iconic assets through innovative solutions, strong partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. Built on a foundation of integrity and safety, we deliver results with agility, excellence, and teamwork.

The EH&S Manager will lead Kidde Fenwal Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, providing strategic direction, technical expertise, and leadership to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. This individual will drive continuous improvement initiatives, strengthen EH&S culture, and support a safe, sustainable, and compliant workplace.

This position requires a highly motivated, results-driven professional with strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. A deep understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements is essential.

This role covers the Ashland, MA factory, offices, testing, and field services in the U.S. Minimal travel (up to 10%) may be required.

• Provide leadership across all levels of the organization to strengthen and sustain a positive EH&S culture.
• Partner with site leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EH&S regulations.
• Guide and coach employees on adherence to EH&S policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct Job Safety Assessments and implement effective controls to minimize hazards, including ergonomic improvements.
• Lead EH&S audits and compliance reviews, ensuring adherence to Kidde Fenwal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the worker’s compensation program, including claims management and return-to-work coordination.
• Collaborate with facilities management and cross-functional teams to ensure EH&S compliance in all operations.
• Provide timely data, performance trends, and corrective actions to site leadership and EH&S councils.
• Develop and deliver EH&S training programs to ensure compliance and engagement.
• Establish and drive action plans to achieve and exceed EH&S performance goals.
• Lead environmental sustainability initiatives to reduce water and energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and hazardous waste, while improving recycling and resource efficiency.
• Oversee and manage hazardous materials and waste programs, including proper storage, handling, transportation, and disposal of specialized chemicals used in manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and lead response drills for fire, chemical spills, and other critical incidents.
• Ensure compliance with all fire codes, NFPA standards, and other fire protection regulations relevant to the manufacturing of fire suppression systems and controls.
• Lead and manage the Investigation of all EH&S incidents, near-misses, and accidents to determine root causes and implement effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Maintain and update all required environmental permits and regulatory reporting, including but not limited to, air emissions, hazardous waste generation, and wastewater discharge (e.g., Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), air permits, and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans).
• Manage the company’s safety program for machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and confined space entry, which are critical in a manufacturing environment.
• Establish a proactive safety culture through regular safety walks, behavior-based safety observations, and employee engagement programs.
• Conduct routine inspections of manufacturing equipment, and facility…