TL Maintenance (Supervisor) Night Shift

Schaeffler; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler in Seguin, TX is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to plan, organize, and direct the daily work of maintenance technicians. You will manage SAP CMMS, drive preventive maintenance, and lead efforts to improve reliability and reduce downtime in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

This role partners with process engineers and suppliers, develops PM tasks, monitors costs, and coaches staff to grow skills while upholding safety standards and 5S.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with team-leading or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Experience using SAP CMMS or a comparable maintenance management system preferred.
• Familiarity with planned and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct technicians’ daily activities using SAP CMMS for maintenance planning and execution.
• Lead the team in shifting from reactive repairs toward planned and preventive maintenance.
• Prioritize preventive maintenance and scheduled work, coordinating with production to complete work safely and efficiently while minimizing disruption.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance technicians to review, develop, and continually improve equipment preventive maintenance (PM) plans.
• Manage SAP work orders for breakdown and planned maintenance; ensure work is completed, documented, and closed promptly.
• Maintain the accuracy and effectiveness of SAP CMMS records and processes, including maintenance plans and work-order information.
• Supervise employee performance, discipline, development, and resource planning.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development by coaching employees, sharing technical knowledge, identifying training needs, and supporting opportunities to build skills and advance capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

SAP CMMS

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

Associate degree

Technical diploma

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Position Summary

Plans, organizes, and directs the daily work of maintenance technicians responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving plant equipment and processes. Maintains the SAP Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), develops team performance, and monitors labor and material costs while supporting safe, reliable production. Builds a proactive maintenance culture that prioritizes planned and preventive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime and recurring equipment failures, while fostering continuous learning and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct technicians’ daily activities using SAP CMMS for maintenance planning and execution.
• Lead the team in shifting from reactive repairs toward planned and preventive maintenance. Establish routines that identify equipment needs early, address emerging issues, and reduce emergency work.
• Prioritize preventive maintenance and scheduled work, coordinating with production to complete work safely and efficiently while minimizing disruption.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance technicians to review, develop, and continually improve equipment preventive maintenance (PM) plans. Use technician input, equipment history, and failure data to refine PM tasks, frequencies, and procedures.
• Manage SAP work orders for breakdown and planned maintenance; ensure work is completed, documented, and closed promptly.
• Maintain the accuracy and effectiveness of SAP CMMS records and processes, including maintenance plans and work-order information.
• Supervise employee performance, discipline, development, and resource planning.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development by coaching employees, sharing technical knowledge, identifying training needs, and supporting opportunities to build skills and advance capabilities.
• Mentor technicians in problem-solving, teamwork, process control, and continuous improvement; foster a high-morale workplace with strong ethical standards.
• Work with process engineers and equipment suppliers to analyze failures, implement permanent corrective actions, and develop preventive action plans.
• Review equipment failures, maintenance history, and recurring issues to identify opportunities to improve reliability and prevent repeat breakdowns.
• Ensure maintenance standards and corrective actions are applied consistently across all shifts.
• Participate in setting departmental goals and expectations and ensure the team meets them.
• Monitor labor and material costs and maintain sufficient inventories of tools, parts, and supplies to support planned maintenance and timely repairs.
• Ensure adherence to maintenance procedures, 5S practices, and applicable safety standards.
• Conduct regular safety meetings to reinforce safety guidelines and procedures, and ensure technicians understand and follow applicable requirements, including OSHA, EPA, workers’ compensation, and hazard communication standards.

Your Qualifications

• Associate degree or Technical diploma in a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with team-lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Experience using SAP CMMS or a comparable maintenance management system preferred.
• Familiarity with planned and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, coaching, and problem-solving skills.