Transportation Operations Lead: Safety, Compliance & Growth

Shaw Industries Ltd; Union (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries in Union City, CA is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead our transportation team and drive safe, compliant, and efficient operations. You will oversee drivers, develop staff, and ensure alignment with DOT regulations while focusing on service excellence and cost-aware routing.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, process improvement, and strong communication to partner with operations, warehousing, and customer teams to deliver exceptional results.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree with 1+ year of supervisory experience, or a HS diploma/GED with 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to supervise employees and manage daily operations.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation safety.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of drivers and transportation associates.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient transportation operations.
• Monitor delivery performance, routing, scheduling, and service metrics.
• Coach and develop employees to achieve safety and operational goals.
• Partner with operations, warehouse, and customer teams to ensure service.
• Drive accountability around DOT regulations and safety standards.
• Investigate and resolve operational issues while promoting continuous improvement.
• Review transportation metrics to identify cost and efficiency opportunities.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on engagement and results.

Skills

Team leadership

DOT compliance

Safety awareness

Operational excellence

Performance coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

HS diploma/GED

Tools

TMS software

Job description

Shaw Industries in Union City, CA is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead our transportation team and drive safe, compliant, and efficient operations. You will oversee drivers, develop staff, and ensure alignment with DOT regulations while focusing on service excellence and cost-aware routing.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, process improvement, and strong communication to partner with operations, warehousing, and customer teams to deliver exceptional results.