Production Planning Supervisor - Cell
Gotion, Inc.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. Cell Production Planning Supervisor Department: Production Planning / Operations Location: Manteno, Illinois, USA Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary The Cell Production Planning Supervisor is responsible for developing, coordinating, executing, and monitoring Cell production plans based on annual business objectives, customer demand, production requirements, inventory targets, and available production capacity. This position will lead the Cell production planning team and work closely with Cell Production, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehouse, R&D, and Pack Production Planning to ensure stable Cell production, effective capacity utilization, material readiness, and timely supply to downstream Pack production. Key Responsibilities Annual and Long-Term Production Planning Assist in developing the annual Cell production plan based on annual sales forecasts, customer demand, production capacity, inventory targets, and downstream Pack requirements. Support annual Cell capacity planning and analyze requirements for equipment, manpower, production lines, and shifts. Support the breakdown of annual production targets into quarterly and monthly Cell production objectives and drive plan execution. Adjust medium- and long-term production plans based on changes in customer demand, orders, production capacity, and inventory levels. Coordinate Cell production output requirements with Pack production plans to ensure effective upstream and downstream alignment. Cell Production Planning and Scheduling Develop daily, weekly, monthly, and long-term Cell production plans based on customer demand, orders, production requirements, and inventory targets. Develop and maintain detailed production schedules across Cell manufacturing processes. Coordinate production schedules based on the capacity and cycle time of each manufacturing process. Ensure Cell production plans are aligned with downstream Pack production requirements and customer delivery schedules. Monitor production plan achievement and adjust schedules based on actual production performance. Capacity Planning Analyze equipment, manpower, shifts, production lines, and process capacity across Cell manufacturing operations. Develop capacity plans based on customer demand and order forecasts. Identify production bottlenecks and drive cross-functional improvement actions. Support new line commissioning, new product introduction, production ramp-up, and capacity expansion projects. Allocate production capacity based on product, customer, and order priorities. Material Planning and Inventory Management Coordinate with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Warehouse to ensure required raw materials are available according to the production plan. Monitor critical materials including cathode materials, anode materials, separators, electrolyte, foils, packaging materials, and other production materials. Develop material requirements based on production plans and BOM/MRP data. Identify potential material shortages, excess inventory, aging inventory, and supply risks in advance. Ensure material supply is al…