Hands-On Production Manager, Corrugated Packaging

Delta Diversified, Inc; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Diversified, Inc. is seeking a Production Manager to lead corrugated packaging production on the manufacturing floor, focusing on scheduling, workflow, and execution to improve performance.

You will partner with ownership and the leadership team, driving continuous improvement and coordinating with other functions to meet customer requirements while supporting capital projects and equipment optimization. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership and a fast-paced, family-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading corrugated packaging operations.
• Strong scheduling and capacity planning experience.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Hands-on management style with floor presence.
• Experience with rotary die cutters or similar equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities across corrugated and packaging manufacturing operations.
• Maintain a strong shop floor presence and provide visible leadership to production teams.
• Coordinate production schedules and improve schedule adherence.
• Ensure material availability and production readiness to support efficient operations.
• Monitor manufacturing performance, quality, productivity, and safety.
• Communicate operational information, priorities, and challenges to leadership.
• Develop and mentor production personnel while strengthening accountability and leadership capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational performance and efficiency.
• Support implementation and optimization of recently installed manufacturing equipment and future capital projects.
• Collaborate with other functional areas to ensure customer requirements are met.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Production scheduling

Floor leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing/Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

Rotary die cutters

Flexographic equipment

Folder gluers

Corrugated converting equipment

Job description

Delta Diversified, Inc. is seeking a Production Manager to lead corrugated packaging production on the manufacturing floor, focusing on scheduling, workflow, and execution to improve performance.

You will partner with ownership and the leadership team, driving continuous improvement and coordinating with other functions to meet customer requirements while supporting capital projects and equipment optimization. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership and a fast-paced, family-owned culture.