EV Battery Manufacturing Logistics Manager

Gotion Inc.; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotion Illinois is seeking an experienced Warehouse & Logistics Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations and logistics activities supporting a rapidly growing lithium-ion battery manufacturing operation. You will lead a team of 10–15 employees, ensuring safe, efficient movement of materials and uninterrupted production.

The ideal candidate has strong warehouse leadership in EV or energy storage manufacturing, hands-on experience with ERP/WMS, and a track record of continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, supply chain, or material operations.
• Experience leading teams of 10+ employees.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory control, shipping/receiving, and material flow.
• Experience using ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse and logistics operations supporting battery manufacturing production.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a 10–15 person warehouse and logistics team.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound material movement to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Oversee receiving, storage, inventory management, shipping, and material distribution.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counting, audits, and reconciliation.
• Manage transportation schedules, shipping documentation, and carrier coordination.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Quality, and Operations teams to resolve shortages and logistics challenges.
• Monitor KPIs related to safety, inventory accuracy, productivity, shipping performance, and material availability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on warehouse efficiency and material flow optimization.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards, SOPs, and warehouse operating procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Inventory control

Safety & compliance

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Forklift operation

Job description

Gotion Illinois is seeking an experienced Warehouse & Logistics Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations and logistics activities supporting a rapidly growing lithium-ion battery manufacturing operation. You will lead a team of 10–15 employees, ensuring safe, efficient movement of materials and uninterrupted production.

The ideal candidate has strong warehouse leadership in EV or energy storage manufacturing, hands-on experience with ERP/WMS, and a track record of continuous improvement in