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Production Planning Supervisor

Gotion, Inc.
On-site
Manteno, Illinois
Energy Storage

Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route.

Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization.

Position Summary

The Production Planning Supervisor is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing monthly and daily production and delivery plans to support cell, PACK, and assembly operations. This role ensures alignment between production capacity, inventory levels, efficiency targets, and customer demand while driving execution discipline, operational stability, and continuous improvement across production planning and coordination activities.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Execution

  • Decompose monthly cell and PACK requirements based on the monthly product plan.

  • Compile, review, finalize, and issue monthly cell, PACK, and assembly production plans.

  • Align production plans with capacity, inventory, efficiency, and operational constraints.

  • Coordinate with headquarters planning teams to receive, review, finalize, approve, and issue production plans.

  • Monitor daily and monthly production performance against plan.

  • Organize production strictly according to approved production plans.

  • Supervise production progress and proactively address execution gaps.

  • Coordinate 4M1E resources (Manpower, Machinery, Materials, Methods, Environment).

Delivery Planning

  • Collaborate with Sales to understand customer requirements and demand schedules.

  • Develop monthly delivery plans based on production output plans.

  • Prepare annual project delivery plans aligned to business targets.

  • Adjust internal production plans based on real-time customer demand and delivery progress.

Performance Management & Reporting

  • Support headquarters performance management initiatives.

  • Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including:

    • Production completion rate

    • Cell utilization rate

  • Monitor plan attainment, delivery performance, and operational efficiency metrics.

Coordination & Continuous Improvement

  • Organize and lead production coordination meetings.

  • Summarize production issues and operational risks.

  • Assign follow-up actions and ensure corrective action implementation.

  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve issues related to materials, quality, staffing, and equipment.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, and Outlook.

  • Strong learning agility with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and processes.

  • High execution discipline with strong organizational and prioritization skills.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination capabilities.

  • Strong team collaboration mindset.

  • Ability to work cross-functionally with production, sales, quality, logistics, and headquarters planning teams.

Preferred Experience

  • Production planning or scheduling experience in manufacturing, battery, EV, automotive, or industrial environments.

  • Experience working with production planning systems, MES, or ERP platforms.

  • Experience coordinating multi-site or HQ-linked planning operations.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $90,000K - $120,000K + bonus

  • Competitive benefits package

  • Career growth opportunities in a high-growth manufacturing environment

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package at Gotion, and is determined within a range. This provides you with the opportunity to progress as you grow and advance your career at Gotion. The base pay range for this role is shown below, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experiences, and location.

Expected Pay Range
$90,000—$120,000 USD

Gotion Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.

We provide equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), parental status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Gotion Inc., we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.