Process Technician, Production Control
Description
Production Control (PC) Process Technicians keep material flowing by executing established warehouse, lineside, and system processes. You will collect operational data, review existing dashboards, implement layouts and labeling, run assigned project work, and close daily gaps that keep production supplied — including lineside escalations, individual configuration changes, part cutovers, inbound/outbound support, and PC request handling. This is a hands-on factory role based in Buffalo, NY supporting all of the site’s active production lines. You will work from defined processes and partner with Process Engineering Technicians when work requires new process design, mass configuration, system-setting changes, or ownership of a new line.
Responsibilities
- Collect and maintain Production Control data so inventory, delivery, and process metrics stay accurate
- Review existing dashboards daily; flag misses, trends, and follow-up actions
- Implement warehouse and lineside layouts, including location setup and labeling
- Execute assigned projects against defined timelines, communicating status internally and to partner teams
- Own daily material escalations, including lineside shortages, delivery misses, and warehouse exceptions
- Coordinate outbound material movement and support inbound accuracy and Supplier Operation Support (SOS) activity
- Support PC Discrepancy Report activities through performing basic Root Cause Analysis and creating relevant inventory audits for the operations team. Handle external department ticket requests such as MRB movements or part cutover activities
Requirements
- Basic understanding of warehousing, conveyance, and inventory compliance processes
- Comfort working lineside and in the warehouse to resolve daily material issues
- A proactive approach to problem solving in a fast, sometimes ambiguous environment
- Time and workload management: can accomplish assigned work with minimal supervisior
- Ability to lift 30 lbs. whenever project or floor work demands it
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (dashboard review and data collection; SQL not required)
- Degree preferred, or equivalent factory / material-handling experience
- Able to read, speak, and understand English, both written and verbal
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
- Process Technician I - $25.88 - $28.80/hour
- Process Technician II - $30.46 - $33.67/hour
- Process Technician III - $33.09 - $38.46/hour
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.