Transportation Supervisor

Shawfloorscareers; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries in Taunton, MA, is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead the transportation team. You will oversee daily operations, support and develop drivers, ensure DOT compliance, and drive safety and service excellence.

You will coach, train, and develop staff, monitor performance metrics, and collaborate with operations and customer teams to deliver top-tier service. This hands-on leadership role requires strong communication and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 1+ year supervisory experience, or High School Diploma/GED with 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Proven track record supervising employees and managing day-to-day operations.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, transportation compliance, and safety practices.
• Ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience in fast-paced operational environments.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

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, train, and develop employees to achieve safety and operational goals.
• Partner with operations, warehouse, and customer teams to ensure exceptional service.
• Drive accountability around DOT regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
• Investigate and resolve operational issues while promoting continuous improvement.
• Review transportation metrics and identify opportunities to improve performance, efficiency, and cost management.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on engagement, teamwork, and results.

Skills

Supervisory experience

DOT regulations knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

TMS experience

Routing software

Fleet software

Job description

Shaw Plant 49, 275 John Hancock, Taunton, MA 2780 USA

Full time

R-155494

Job Title

Transportation Supervisor

Position Overview

Lead Transportation Operations for One of America's Most Respected Manufacturers

Shaw Industries, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead our transportation team in Taunton, MA. In this role, you'll oversee daily transportation operations, support and develop drivers, ensure DOT compliance, and help drive a culture centered on safety, service, and operational excellence.

If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and making an impact on business performance, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• 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, train, and develop employees to achieve safety and operational goals

• Partner with operations, warehouse, and customer teams to ensure exceptional service

• Drive accountability around DOT regulations, company policies, and safety standards

• Investigate and resolve operational issues while promoting continuous improvement

• Review transportation metrics and identify opportunities to improve performance, efficiency, and cost management

• Foster a positive team culture focused on engagement, teamwork, and results

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree and 1+ years of supervisory experience, OR High School Diploma/GED and 2+ years of supervisory experience

• Demonstrated success supervising employees and managing day-to-day operations

• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, transportation compliance, and safety practices

• Ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Transportation, logistics, fleet, or distribution leadership experience

• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS), routing, or fleet software

• Experience managing performance metrics, driver productivity, and service levels

Why Shaw?

At Shaw Industries, you aren't just joining a company, you're joining an organization that invests in its people and offers long-term career opportunities.

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Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

A history of success, a future of possibility

Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries' leadership has been built on a history of success. Over time, our products have expanded, the customers we serve have been broadened, and the technology we use has advanced, but our vision to create a better future remains the same. Exceeding our customers' expectations for quality, service and performance is at the heart of our business.

Global Flooring Provider

Shaw Industries Group Inc. supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile and stone, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide.

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Operational Excellence

Our manufacturing operations and integrated supply chain deliver a broad array of products to meet diverse needs across residential and commercial markets throughout the world.

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Award Winning

The success of our company and the success of our associates go hand-in-hand. We are consistently awarded as an employer of choice, community partner, and leader in design and innovation.

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We Sustain Human Ability

At Shaw, sustainability means sustaining human ability in all of our products and processes. We ask ourselves "how can we minimize our impact on the environment and maximize human potential?"

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From civic involvement and philanthropic giving to volunteerism and future workforce development, our company and associates leverage our combined passions and expertise in addressing community needs, collaboratively.

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