Transportation Team Lead: Optimize Routes & Safety

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

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. in Union City, CA is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead our transportation team and drive safety, service, and efficiency.

You'll oversee daily operations, coach drivers, ensure DOT compliance, and partner with operations, warehouse, and customer teams to deliver exceptional service. A hands-on leader focused on development and process improvement will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1+ years supervisory experience, or HS diploma with 3+ years supervisory experience.
• Proven track record supervising employees and managing daily operations.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, transportation compliance, and safety practices.
• Ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable.
• Experience in a fast-paced operational environment.
• 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

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

DOT regulations knowledge

Safety practices

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

High School Diploma/GED with 3+ years supervisory experience

Tools

TMS

Routing software

Fleet software

Job description

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. in Union City, CA is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead our transportation team and drive safety, service, and efficiency.

You'll oversee daily operations, coach drivers, ensure DOT compliance, and partner with operations, warehouse, and customer teams to deliver exceptional service. A hands-on leader focused on development and process improvement will thrive here.