Production Planner
Posted 21 Jan 2026
Advertised as “Production Planner Specialist ”
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- Expected experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyEngineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management
Study levelBachelor's
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.
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Production Planner
Location: Manteno, IL
Department: Manufacturing Operations
Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site
What to Expect
Gotion’s Manufacturing Operations team is seeking a driven Production Planner to support production execution and capacity planning at our Manteno, Illinois manufacturing facility.
This role will work closely with manufacturing and cross-functional partners to establish and execute 0–1 production planning processes for battery module manufacturing, with rapid expansion as cell manufacturing operations are launched. The Production Planner will play a key role in translating demand into executable schedules, analyzing capacity constraints, and supporting production ramp-up across multiple lines.
This position is suited for candidates with 2–5 years of experience who are comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and are eager to grow as the operation scales.
What You’ll Do
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Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with demand, capacity, and material availability
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Analyze production capacity and demand to support near-term execution and longer-term planning decisions
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Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, materials, and engineering teams to improve planning processes, including batch sizing, material flow, and production controls
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Respond to unplanned events (production shortfalls, material shortages, schedule changes) by providing impact analysis and recovery options