Associate Production Manager, Pack & Module

Gotion Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotion Illinois is seeking an Associate Production Manager for the Pack & Module Team to oversee daily battery pack and module assembly operations, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and steward frontline teams.

You will lead Production Supervisors and engineers, coach staff, implement Lean/Six Sigma methods, monitor KPIs, coordinate resources, and partner with Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure on-time readiness and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Support and oversee daily production activities for battery pack and module assembly lines, ensuring attainment of safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions to address operational challenges and minimize downtime.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and achievement of output goals.
• Lead and develop a team of Production Supervisors, Engineers, and hourly production associates.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to promote employee growth and engagement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and material resources to support production requirements.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to ensure production readiness and operational continuity.
• Ensure compliance with established quality standards and manufacturing procedures.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality-related issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects and improving product reliability.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies to optimize operations.
• Track and analyze key production metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Manufacturing Excellence teams to resolve technical and operational issues.
• Support new product introductions, process changes, and production ramp activities.
• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and corrective action activities.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or Operations Management

Tools

MES

ERP systems

Job description

Associate Production Manager, Pack & Module

Position Summary

As an Associate Production Manager for the Pack & Module Team at Gotion Illinois, you will play a key role in overseeing daily manufacturing operations for battery packs and modules. You will support production goals by leading frontline teams, driving operational efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and fostering a safe and productive work environment. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and a passion for continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and oversee daily production activities for battery pack and module assembly lines, ensuring attainment of safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions to address operational challenges and minimize downtime.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and achievement of output goals.
• Lead and develop a team of Production Supervisors, Engineers, and hourly production associates.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to promote employee growth and engagement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and material resources to support production requirements.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to ensure production readiness and operational continuity.
• Ensure compliance with established quality standards and manufacturing procedures.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality-related issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects and improving product reliability.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies to optimize operations.
• Track and analyze key production metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Manufacturing Excellence teams to resolve technical and operational issues.
• Support new product introductions, process changes, and production ramp activities.
• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and corrective action activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Experience leading Production Supervisors, Engineers, and/or cross-functional manufacturing teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and performance management.
• Demonstrated success driving operational improvements, productivity gains, and quality initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.li>
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in battery manufacturing, automotive, electronics, or other highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with MES, ERP systems, and production reporting tools.
• Experience supporting production ramp-up and new product introduction activities.