Operations Supervisor

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.

Location: Manteno, Illinois (IL)
Department: Operations Employment Type: Salaried Target

Start Date:

TBD Salary Range: $90,000 – $120,000 + bonus

The Operations Supervisor supports site leadership in driving daily operational excellence, performance management, and execution discipline across the Manteno manufacturing site. This role is responsible for operational coordination, data analysis, reporting, meeting governance, and cross-functional support to ensure standardized operations management, KPI performance, and continuous improvement.

• Support daily operational activities, including data collection, reporting, and timely submission of operational reports.
• Assist department leaders in establishing, improving, and continuously optimizing the operations management framework, including planning, target setting, monitoring, review, and adjustment processes.
• Support standardized and systematic operations management practices.

• Coordinate the development, alignment, execution monitoring, and evaluation of annual and monthly operational plans.
• Ensure alignment with overall business objectives and site performance goals.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to support goal deployment, breakdown, execution, performance evaluation, and closed-loop management.

• Track, inspect, and evaluate operational progress and KPI achievement.
• Prepare analytical performance reports for management.
• Identify operational risks, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Provide structured recommendations and improvement actions to leadership.

• Manage site-level major operational meetings, including:
  • Meeting planning and scheduling
  • Agenda preparation
  • Meeting minutes documentation
  • Action item tracking
  • Closure and follow-up execution
• Coordinate routine operational meetings and continuous improvement activities.

• Provide cross-functional coordination and operational support.
  
  Assist in performance management processes.
• Support OPL (One Point Lesson) activities and continuous improvement documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or large organizational environments.
• Experience in operations management, planning management, or cross-functional coordination preferred.

• Strong learning agility with ability to rapidly understand new systems and processes.
• High execution discipline with strong follow-through capabilities.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
  
  High attention to detail and operational accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Mandarin proficiency (listening, speaking, reading, writing) preferred.
• Strong team-oriented mindset.

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