Supervisor, Distribution

Distribution Supervisor

Gannett Publishing Services

Port St Lucie, FL

The Distribution Supervisor works under the direction of the Distribution Manager and oversees the daily distribution operation in his/her area. He/She works 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.

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Manages staff to meet company objectives and performance standards.

• Responsible for interviewing and hiring qualified applicants.

• Oversee the training of new employees.

• Regularly reviews co-worker performance.

• 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 objectives.

• Meet or exceed department single copy sales, returns and collection objectives.

• Schedule workers

• Plans and executes special projects as assigned.

• Manages the verification process for single copy returns.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED or 3 to 5 years of experience.

• Contract management.

• Effective communicator.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to mediate and resolve disputes.

• Good understanding of basic mathematical skill including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division in all units in order to compute rates, ratios and percent to draw.

• 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 and budgeting.

A good driving record and a valid Florida Drivers' license are required. Work schedule must be extremely flexible. Approximate starting time is 1: 00am until mid/early morning, often working weekends and holidays.

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