EHS Transportation Manager

Location: Fostoria, Ohio (Corporate Office)

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Travel: Approximately 25% travel to company locations and field operations. Occasional after-hours or weekend response may be required for incident investigations and emergency situations.

About the role

At Mennel Milling, we’ve been feeding the world since 1886 by doing what’s right and bringing our best every day. We value teamwork, recognize individual contributions, and are committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence. If you're passionate about transportation safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact across our transportation operations.

The ideal EHS Transportation Manager is a safety-focused leader with extensive knowledge of transportation compliance, fleet safety, and environmental regulations. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex compliance challenges, and are committed to building a culture of proactive safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary EHS resource for Mennel’s transportation division, including fleet, terminal, and maintenance operations
• Administer DOT compliance programs, including driver qualification files, drug and alcohol testing, hours-of-service compliance, vehicle maintenance documentation, and audit readiness
• Conduct internal DOT and safety audits to ensure compliance with FMCSA regulations and company policies
• Investigate transportation-related incidents, vehicle accidents, near misses, and environmental events while implementing corrective actions
• Partner with transportation, maintenance, and operations teams to strengthen safety culture and risk awareness
• Assist in the development and delivery of transportation safety training programs
• Support driver safety, hazardous materials handling, emergency response, and injury prevention initiatives
• Ensure environmental compliance at terminals and transportation facilities, including waste management, stormwater compliance, and fuel storage requirements
• Track, analyze, and report transportation safety KPIs and compliance metrics
• Maintain safety documentation, training records, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and compliance files
• Support corporate EHS initiatives and serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies as needed
• Monitor regulatory changes and recommend program updates to maintain compliance
• Maintain an audit-ready environment and support continuous improvement efforts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Transportation, or a related field required
• Minimum of 3 years of EHS experience with a strong emphasis on transportation safety and DOT compliance preferred
• Experience within food manufacturing, transportation, logistics, or fleet operations preferred

Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) required
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Director of Safety (CDS), or similar professional certification preferred
• HAZMAT or Environmental Management certifications are a plus

Skills

• Strong knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and EPA regulations related to transportation and fleet operations
• Experience with safety management systems (SMS), EHS software, and accident investigation methodologies
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively train, coach, and influence employees at all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with electronic logging devices (ELDs), fleet telematics systems, and transportation compliance programs
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexible accrued paid time off and holiday schedule
• Health & wellbeing benefits (medical, prescription, vision, dental, HSA, company-paid short-term disability, EAP, Local YMCA cost sharing, and more)
• Life insurance
• Profit sharing
• Career advancement & training opportunities
• Rewards & recognition program
• Retirement contributions (401k, etc.)
• Tuition assistance