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Production Planning Specialist

Gotion
Manteno, Illinois
Full Time
Posted July 7, 2025
$70k - $90k
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Job Description

The Production Planner at Gotion Inc. is responsible for scheduling and analyzing production processes for battery module manufacturing, supporting capacity planning, process improvements, and ensuring efficient operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and manage production schedules aligned with demand and capacity
  • Analyze production capacity and demand to support strategic planning
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve production processes
  • Respond to production shortfalls and material shortages with impact assessments and solutions
  • Generate and communicate production performance metrics and forecasts
  • Assist in implementing inventory control to minimize shortages and optimize flow

Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering Operations, Supply Chain management or the equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated high volume production planning experience in a manufacturing environment, with a minimum of 1 year experience structuring and building analytical models
  • Ability to create clear and impactful reports and PowerPoint presentations, effectively conveying complex information to diverse audiences
  • Ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
  • Ability to recognize opportunities for improvement in operations and reporting information visibility
  • Proficiency in MS Outlook, Teams, Office including Excel with experience using VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.
  • Experience working with ERP systems, with SAP experience preferred
  • Ability to analyze production capacity and demand to inform strategic decisions and roadmap planning
  • Ability to collaborate with manufacturing and support teams to develop and improve processes, including production batch sizes, material transfer, and controls
  • Ability to respond to unexpected changes such as production shortfalls or material shortages by providing information, impact assessments, and options to downstream shops
  • Ability to generate and publish production performance metrics and forecasts to identify potential supply chain risks
  • Ability to communicate production plans, revisions, and performance to stakeholders, including manufacturing, support, and business teams

Benefits & Perks

Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 with 15% bonus
Work environment includes manufacturing and collaborative teams
Opportunities for process improvement and operational impact
Potential for career growth in a global green energy company

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