Supply Chain Team Lead
Listed on 2026-06-22
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing Operations / Plant Manager, Manufacturing Production, Operations Engineer
Gotion Illinois is seeking an experienced Supply Team Lead to oversee material flow operations supporting lithium-ion battery manufacturing. This position is responsible for leading a team of 10–15 employees while ensuring raw materials, components, and production supplies are delivered accurately and on time to support manufacturing operations.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership experience within the EV battery, lithium battery, battery cell manufacturing, battery pack assembly, battery materials, or energy storage industry. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining production continuity by managing inventory availability, material movement, line-side replenishment, and supply chain execution.
Candidates without direct battery, EV, or energy storage manufacturing experience will not be considered
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Lead daily supply operations supporting battery manufacturing production lines.
- Supervise, coach, and develop a team of 10–15 supply chain and material handling employees.
- Ensure timely delivery of raw materials, components, and production supplies to manufacturing areas.
- Monitor inventory levels and proactively address potential material shortages.
- Coordinate material replenishment activities to support uninterrupted production operations.
- Partner closely with Production, Planning, Warehouse, Logistics, Quality, and Procurement teams to ensure material availability.
- Support production scheduling requirements through effective material planning and execution.
- Oversee inventory accuracy through cycle counting, audits, and reconciliation activities.
- Analyze material flow processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Monitor KPIs related to material availability, inventory accuracy, productivity, and operational performance.
- Support ERP transactions, inventory movements, and material tracking activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on supply chain efficiency and operational excellence.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, SOPs, and company operating procedures.
- 3+ years of leadership experience within supply chain, material operations, production support, or inventory management.
- Experience leading teams of 10 or more employees.
- Minimum 3 years of experience within one or more of the following industries:
- EV Battery Manufacturing
- Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing
- Battery Materials Manufacturing
- Battery Cell Manufacturing
- Battery Pack Assembly
- Strong understanding of:
- Material Planning
- Material Flow Management
- Inventory Control
- Production Support Operations
- Supply Chain Execution
- Cycle Counting
- ERP Systems
- Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Experience with SAP, SAP EWM, Oracle, or other ERP platforms.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Experience with in startup manufacturing or greenfield facility environments.
- Experience supporting battery gigafactory operations.
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