Transportation Supervisor

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

Job summary

Shaw Industries Ltd seeks a Transportation Supervisor in Union City, CA to lead the transportation team and oversee daily operations. You will coach drivers, ensure DOT compliance, and partner with operations to deliver exceptional service.

The role focuses on safety, service excellence, and cost-effective transportation, with a shift layout and a pathway for developing people within a Berkshire Hathaway-backed manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 1+ years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated success supervising employees and managing day-to-day operations.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, transportation compliance, and safety practices.

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

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

TMS systems

Routing software

Fleet software

Job description

Position Overview

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

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 Union City, CA. 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 3+ 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.

Salary Range: $78,183-$117,275/Annual

Within this range, individual pay is determined using various factors.

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.