Distribution Supervisor

Distribution Supervisor

The Distribution Supervisor performs under the direction of the Distribution Director and oversees the daily distribution operation of the Orange Depot and could include other locations, including Stamford and Danbury. They work closely with District Managers to maintain an effective independent contractor delivery force to distribute all products either produced or distributed by the company while meeting the department's delivery and financial objectives. This is a night-time position usually starting between 11pm midnight and includes weekends and holidays.

Key Activities

• Distribute daily products to independent contractors in both home delivery and retail sales.
• Oversight of staging and monitoring carrier activity at the distribution center to include making sure that each carrier receives the proper amount of papers and supplies to complete their routes.
• Field operations including delivering on open or down routes as needed.
• Administrative duties such as preparing daily distribution manifests, maintaining route lists, optimizing routes, and effectively managing route profit and performance.
• Assist in recruiting, contracting and orientation of new contractors.
• Plans, evaluates and executes all department initiatives and goals.
• Operates within guidelines of the department's expense budget.
• Recognizes and promotes opportunities to reduce costs, increase additional product distribution and improve publication market share.
• Meet or exceed department home delivery service level objectives.
• Plans and executes special projects as assigned.
• Maintain a safe and functional distribution center and remote drop locations.

Skill Requirements

ADA Requirements

Our Benefits

At Hearst Newspapers we not only support our employees through personal and professional development, but we also believe in promoting each individual's physical, financial and emotional wellbeing (and that of their family). Our industry-leading benefits include :

Job Type : Full-Time

About Us

Hearst Connecticut Media Group is the leading news organization in the state, serving readers across all platforms through its news portfolio including CT Insider, the Connecticut Post, New Haven Register, Danbury's News-Times, Greenwich Time, Stamford Advocate, The Register Citizen, The Middletown Press, The Norwalk Hour, Connecticut Magazine and more. With the largest news gathering team in the state, Hearst Connecticut has a serious journalistic commitment to provide local, watchdog and investigative reporting that informs, educates and entertains the communities they serve. In addition to its journalism, the organization provides innovative, unique advertising and marketing solutions for local and regional businesses to grow and succeed.