Plastics Manufacturing Production Lead

Worksite: 2624 Powers Street, Opelousas, LA 70570 | Starting pay: $75,000/year

Why this role

Help a 24/7 plastics molding operation run safely, on time, and to exacting standards. As the Plastics Manufacturing Production Lead, you orchestrate people, processes, and machines—and you connect Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to keep production on track. You report directly to the Production Manager.

What you will do

• Lead and develop operators through training, coaching, daily huddles, and clear feedback.
• Deliver to schedule: balance manpower, adjust in real time, and meet delivery priorities.
• Uphold quality: enforce inspections and documentation; support automation.
• Control costs tied to production while safeguarding output and quality.
• Ensure precise ERP (IQMS or equivalent) usage for labor, scrap, downtime, lot and material traceability, labels, inventory moves, and work order status; turn data into action.
  
  

Production control and scheduling

• Execute the plan and reallocate resources to handle changes.
• Monitor cycle times, scrap, downtime, and shift KPIs; drive adherence to plan.
• Coordinate with Technicians, Maintenance, and Planning to minimize delays.
  
  

Machine and process oversight

• Confirm molding machines are set up and run per process documentation, job setup instructions, and approved work instructions.
• Apply documented startup, shutdown, and troubleshooting procedures—no shortcuts.
• Collaborate with Process Technicians and Engineering on process optimization and automation.
  
  

Quality and compliance

• Enforce in-process checks, visual inspections, and complete QC paperwork accurately.
• Audit operator performance, material handling, and documentation accuracy.
• Drive rework, containment, and corrective actions with Quality Control.
  
  

Safety and housekeeping

• Champion a safe workplace: PPE adherence, Lockout/Tagout, and incident/near-miss reporting.
• Maintain organized, clean work areas that meet company standards.
  
  

What you bring

• 5 years in manufacturing and 3 years leading teams.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and rework.
• Technical degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Inventory and quality control experience preferred.
• Strong MS Excel/Word/Outlook skills; ERP experience preferred.
• Ability to stand/walk for the entire shift; lift up to 55 lbs; adequate vision and hearing for an industrial setting.
• Fluent in English (reading and writing).
• Must sign a confidentiality/non-compete agreement.
  
  

You Should Be Proficient In

• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
  
  

Required compliance statements

• Per requirements in our ITAR-regulated government contract, this position is restricted to U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees, and refugees) due to the need to access controlled technology. Noble will not apply or manage the required export license.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check