Lead Machine Operator

Imagine a company that recognizes excellence in not only the products it sells, but also in its employees. R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. is that company. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and professionalism - and we treat our employees like the valuable assets they are. Since 1959, Saunders has been proudly serving our customers with an exceptional level of personalized customer care that just can't be beat.

We specialize in providing our customers with solutions that are tailored to each of their specific needs. Thanks to our innovative and diversified manufacturing team, we can provide die-cutting, laminating, slitting, packaging, assembly, and other manufacturing solutions to our customers at highly competitive industry rates. We understand that the needs of our customers are constantly evolving. As demands from our customers grew, we knew we needed to evolve ourselves.

So, we partnered with R.S. Hughes, which has enabled us to better serve each and every one of our customers. Thanks to this partnership, we can provide our customers with more options for custom-cut materials, furthering our solution finding capabilities. In addition to competitive salaries and benefits, we offer an environment that asks you to make a difference. We value hard work and common sense, and we consistently reward those that exemplify these traits.

If you're looking for a great team to grow with and if you are willing to embrace the challenges of being expected to be the best, we welcome you to come join the R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. team!

The Second Shift Lead / Machine Operator combines hands-on press operation with on-floor accountability for second shift production. The role provides real-time coordination, training, and quality/safety oversight as second shift headcount and operational complexity grow. It bridges the gap between individual operators and first-shift supervision while remaining an active operator on the floor, ensuring consistent production standards, faster onboarding of new operators, and clear shift-to-shift continuity.

This is a non-exempt position based at Saunders Houston (Cypress, TX), reporting to the Production Supervisor. Second shift operators report to this position for day-to-day shift coordination and escalation.

• Operate Mark Andy Rotary presses to run scheduled production alongside lead duties.
• Serve as the on-floor point of contact for second shift and the first escalation point for operator or equipment issues.
• Train and onboard new operators, providing hands-on training or support as second shift headcount grows.
• Monitor in-process quality and safety compliance in real time, and hold or escalate issues per SOP.
• Manage changeovers, prioritize the production schedule, and coordinate with first shift for handoff continuity.
• Provide an end-of-shift summary to Production/Operations covering output, issues, and staffing.

• Demonstrated proficiency operating Mark Andy Rotary presses, or equivalent core production equipment for the shift.
• Prior experience training or mentoring other operators, with a track record of getting new hires to independent, quality-compliant production.
• Demonstrated judgment and initiative in identifying and communicating production, quality, or equipment issues proactively.
• Working familiarity with current shift operations and SOPs.
• Prior informal or formal leadership experience on the production floor preferred.
• Experience coordinating shift-to-shift handoffs or production scheduling preferred.

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to lift and move production materials as required by the role.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to standard production equipment and materials.

range for this non-exempt role is up to $25.00/ hr. DOE.

This is a Full-Time position, eligible to participate in the Company's benefit plans including:
Paid Time off; major medical, dental, vision;
Company paid short-term and long-term disability; paid parental leave; various supplemental benefit plans; and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

High School (required)

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