• Assistant Distribution Center Manager

    Woodward Communications, Inc. (Dubuque, IA)


    ASSISTANT DISTRIBUTION CENTER MANAGER

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    TH Media - Dubuque, IA

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    High School

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Negligible

     

    Job Shift

     

    Third Shift

     

    Job Category

     

    General Labor

    Description

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    * People:None other than self.

    *Data:All reports relating to motor route, trucking manifests, single copy returns.

    *Things:Excel, Word, Newscycle, email, computer, office equipment, smart phone, fork truck, strapping machines, Route 4 Me/GPS.

    Overall Responsibilities:

    + Load, unload and organize incoming and outgoing publications and inserts .

    + Assist DC Manager in managing bundle hauler and motor route contracts, dock flow/organization, truck manifests, and single copy returns.

    + Communicate effectively with Circulation and Advertising Departments.

    + Import down routes into Route 4 Me planner.

    Specific Responsibilities:

    + Maintain a "customer comes first" environment with pro-active commitment to internal and external customer service.

    + Load, unload and organize publications to/from delivery trucks.

    + Read and sort bundle facers according to routes.

    + Help assist with outside conveyors and contractors.

    + Assist in the recruitment and in contracting independent contractors for newspaper and TMC delivery.

    + Preserve confidentiality of all advertisements.

    + Process TH Extra paperwork.

    + Print route list out for Sunday Farmers.

    + Meet established service standards.

    + Assist in single copy activities regarding distribution and returns.

    + Maintain a working knowledge of all federal, state and local laws affecting assigned area.

    + Suggest and initiate, as appropriate, new methods and procedures to enhance efficient operation of the department.

    + Deliver down motor/bundle routes.

    + Actively participate in the Great Game of Business.

    + Other job-related duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Behavior: Self-motivated, reliable and takes initiative. Conducts self in a manner which enhances the public image of the company. Interacts well with others. Appropriate dress. Professional. Must be agreeable to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Maintain a valid driver’s license.

     

    Skills: Decision making, listening, logical reasoning, organization, communication skills, leadership. Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

     

    Knowledge: High school diploma or equivalent. Previous supervisory experience helpful.