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Manufacturing Data Analyst

Lockheed Martin, Orlando, FL, United States


Description
We specialize in Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) that deliver advanced capabilities to the defense industry. Our RMS Training and Logistic Solutions (TLS) meet the unique needs of our customers with unmatched performance, reliability, and versatility. We support the full system lifecycle—from design and development to deployment and maintenance—while championing innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

The Work
Located in Orlando, Florida, the Manufacturing Data Analyst will join the Production Operations team within our RMS division. In this role you will turn production data into actionable insights, drive continuous‑process improvement, and support data‑driven decision‑making across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

Data collection & integration – Pull, clean, and consolidate production data from ERP, MES, shop‑floor sensors, and ancillary tools into a centralized analytics environment.

Schedule analytics – Analyze the production schedule, identify bottlenecks, and generate forecasts that help balance capacity, inventory, and delivery commitments.

Root‑cause analysis – Use statistical methods such as regression, Pareto, control charts to diagnose variances in on‑time delivery, scrap, rework, and labor utilization.

Reporting & visualization – Build and maintain interactive dashboards in PowerBI, Tableau, or similar that provide real‑time visibility of key performance indicators (KPIs) such as throughput, OEE, lead‑time, and material availability.

Process‑performance modeling – Develop and maintain predictive models for demand‑driven MRP and capacity‑requirement planning to support “what‑if” scenario planning for make‑buy decisions and BOM optimization.

Collaboration & communication – Partner with production supervisors, supply‑chain planners, quality engineers, and senior leadership to translate analytical findings into practical improvement actions.

Continuous‑improvement support – Contribute data‑driven insights to Lean/Kaizen initiatives, support KPI‑based scorecards, and help prioritize projects that yield the greatest ROI.

Tool stewardship – Serve as a subject‑matter expert for the ERP system and associated analytics tools; drive adoption of best‑practice data standards and governance.

Basic Qualifications

Knowledge of ERP tools such as SAP

Previous advanced experience with Microsoft Excel

Ability to extract, understand, and build graphs in Tableau

Desired Skills

Ability to communicate within team structure and with partnering businesses.

Ability to collaborate as a team member in a fast‑paced production environment.

Demonstrated effective communication skills within the business and with partnering businesses.

Develops, and mines material data in resource planning tool for strategic material procurement and material availability in a production environment.

Evident experience with extracting, analyzing, and manipulating data to drive decision making.

Employment Details
Clearance Level: None

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: No

Career Area: Manufacturing

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

Schedule: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Benefits
We offer comprehensive compensation and benefits to support your career growth and well‑being.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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