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Company: Stafford Cutting Dies, a division of DFC Manufacturing Group (Confluent Holdings, LLC) Location: Reading, PA Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt | Salary Pay Range: $47,000 – $49,000 / year Reports To: Sales & Marketing Manager and General Manager, Stafford Cutting Dies Schedule: Monday – Friday, Day Shift
Now Hiring: Shop Manager in Reading, PA - Lead Our Satellite Site, Own Customer Relationships, Coordinate Drivers and Deliveries. Competitive Salary + Full Benefits + 401(k) Match.
Stafford Cutting Dies - a leading U.S. manufacturer of precision steel rule cutting dies - is hiring a Shop Manager to lead our Reading, PA location. This is a hands-on leadership role for an organized, customer-focused professional who enjoys running a small site, coordinating drivers and deliveries, and being the trusted local face of Stafford for our Reading-area customers.
If you have experience as a Shop Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Dispatch Manager, Logistics Coordinator, Warehouse Lead, Customer Service Lead, or Site Lead - we want to talk to you.
Why Join Stafford Cutting Dies?
- Established, respected manufacturer with deep roots in the cutting die, converting, packaging, and print finishing industries
- Part of DFC Manufacturing Group and the Confluent Holdings family of companies - stability with room to grow
- Small-site leadership role with real ownership and visibility
- Competitive salary, full medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays
- Monday–Friday day shift schedule
What You'll Do as Shop Manager
- Manage day-to-day operations of the Reading, PA shop, warehouse, and facility
- Serve as the primary customer service contact for local customers - phone, email, and in-person
- Schedule and coordinate delivery drivers, pickups, and shipments to meet customer deadlines
- Process customer orders, track shipments, and maintain accurate records in company systems
- Partner with Stafford's Sales & Marketing Manager and General Manager on customer accounts and site priorities
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized work environment in compliance with OSHA and company standards
- Identify and implement improvements in scheduling, customer service, and shop workflow
- Represent Stafford Cutting Dies and Confluent Holdings' Core Values and North Star in every interaction
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years of experience as a Shop Manager, Shop Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Dispatch Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Warehouse Lead, Customer Service Lead, Site Lead, or similar role
- Strong customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Solid organizational and scheduling skills - able to manage drivers, deliveries, orders, and customer requests simultaneously
- Comfortable being the on-site face of the company with customers and drivers
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word); able to learn ERP, dispatch, and order management systems quickly
- High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree or coursework in business, logistics, supply chain, or operations preferred
- Manufacturing, die-making, converting, print, packaging, distribution, or logistics industry experience strongly preferred but not required
Skills That Set You Apart
- Integrity to consistently do the right thing - even in challenging situations, regardless of the implications
- Strong listening and communication skills - able to listen first, ask questions, and seek understanding with humility before reacting
- Flexible, creative, and frugal - bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to continuous improvement and problem-solving
- Team-first, collaborative attitude - committed to excelling as one team in service of our customers
- Drive for excellence in all you do, regardless of the size or complexity of the task
Models and reinforces Confluent Holdings' Core Values and North Star through daily actions, decisions, and leadership interactions.
Benefits and Compensation
- $47,000 – $49,000 annual salary, exempt, based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Career growth opportunities across the Confluent Holdings family of companies
- Stable, day-shift schedule in a long-standing American manufacturing business
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Stafford Cutting Dies and Confluent Holdings, LLC are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.