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Production Planner

Gotion
Manteno, Illinois
Full Time
Posted January 21, 2026
$70k - $85k
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Job Description

A Production Planner at Gotion Inc. supports manufacturing operations by developing and maintaining production schedules, analyzing capacity and demand, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement to ensure efficient battery module production in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand, capacity, and material availability
  • Analyze production capacity and demand to support short-term execution and long-term planning
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, materials, and engineering teams to improve planning processes
  • Respond to unplanned events such as production shortfalls, material shortages, and schedule changes with impact analysis and recovery strategies
  • Generate and publish production metrics, forecasts, and performance reports to identify risks and improvement opportunities
  • Communicate production plans, revisions, and performance updates to manufacturing leadership and stakeholders
  • Support implementation and improvement of inventory control and material planning processes
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing operations

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience
  • 2 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing operations, or a related role
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and communication
  • Experience building and maintaining reports, models, and presentations to support decision-making
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, on-site manufacturing environment
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
  • Experience working with ERP MRP systems (SAP experience preferred)
  • Hands-on experience supporting production schedules and daily execution in a manufacturing environment (for candidates with 2-3 years of experience)
  • Demonstrated experience owning production schedules and capacity analysis in a high-volume manufacturing environment (for candidates with 3-5 years of experience)
  • Experience independently building analytical models, dashboards, or tools to support planning decisions (for candidates with 3-5 years of experience)
  • Proficiency with Power BI or similar data visualization tools (strongly preferred for candidates with 3-5 years of experience)

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range: $70,000 - $85,000 USD
Work schedule: 100% On-Site
Work environment perks: Manufacturing environment, opportunities for growth and career advancement, inclusive and diverse workplace culture

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