Distribution Supervisor

Duties

• Distribute daily products to independent contractors in both home delivery and retail sales.
• Oversite 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.
• Aid in recruiting, contracting, and orienting 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 3 to 5 years of experience
• Contract management
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to mediate and resolve disputes
• Good understanding of basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Ability to perform a wide variety of physical activities
• Fundamental proficiency with computers and technology
• Effective leadership qualities/skills
• Ability to plan effectively, including scheduling

Skills

• Valid Driver’s License, insurance and reliable vehicle

Benefits

• Physical Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program
• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation
• Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents
• Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones
• Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits
• LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual’s unique needs
• Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey
• Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: We care about your pets, too – helping you keep them happy and healthy

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. Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or regarding the application process, please contact us by email at hnpemployment@hearst.com . Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation through this email address. HCMG is committed to growing and retaining a more diverse workforce that better reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage all people of working age, who are traditionally underrepresented in media to apply, including women, people of color, applicants with disabilities, those from the LGBTQ+ community and veterans.