- Location
- Shaw Plant 49, 275 John Hancock, Taunton, MA 2780 USA, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Transportation
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Title
Transportation SupervisorPosition 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