Transportation Supervisor
About The Position
Shaw Industries, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead transportation operations in Union City, California. The role oversees daily operations, supports and develops drivers and transportation associates, ensures compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and promotes safety, service, and operational excellence. The Transportation Supervisor monitors delivery performance, routing, scheduling, and service metrics; partners with operations, warehouse, and customer teams; and identifies opportunities to improve performance, efficiency, and cost management. The position also investigates operational issues and fosters an engaged, collaborative, accountable team culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of supervisory experience, or a high school diploma/GED and at least 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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 provide exceptional service.
- Promote accountability for 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.
Benefits
- Long-term career opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
