Transportation Supervisor: Lead Drivers to Safe, On‑Time Service

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

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.