Production Supervisor, Cell Line
Gotion · Manteno, IL
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $65k–$80k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Gotion (automotive) in Manteno, IL. Promote a clean, organized, and efficient work environment (5S principles).
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, 5S, MES, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $65k–$80k
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How this role compares
Against 25 other live production postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 21% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Typical $78k–$107k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 96%
- ✓ Lean 38%
- SAP 27%
- Union environment 27%
- ✓ 5S 27%
- ✓ MES 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Gotion
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
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This plant: Gotion in Manteno
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Full description from GotionAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate activities of production workers on the assigned shift or production line.
Monitor production schedules and adjust resources to meet daily targets.
Ensure adherence to company safety standards and OSHA regulations.
Conduct start-of-shift meetings and provide work instructions to the team.
Maintain accurate production and quality records; report key metrics.
Train new employees and evaluate the performance of production staff.
Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate with maintenance or engineering teams when needed.
Promote a clean, organized, and efficient work environment (5S principles).
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, etc.).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field required
Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
At least 1 year of supervisory or lead experience in a production setting.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, safety protocols, and quality control.
Ability to read blueprints, work instructions, and use basic measurement tools.
Proficient in using Microsoft Office and production reporting software (e.g., ERP, MES).
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Bilingual in English and Chinese is a plus.
At Gotion Inc., we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
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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.