Production Data Analyst
At a glance
Mid-level Data Analysis & BI role at Leonardo DRS. Germantown · $69,051–$89,767 base.
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What you'll do
- Gather and check production, labor, quality, inventory and operations data from manufacturing systems and other sources
- Build dashboards, reports and scorecards that show manufacturing results and changes in key performance measures
- Investigate production trends and variances to plans or targets, surfacing causes and ways to improve efficiency, quality and delivery
- Give production, engineering, quality and supply chain teams analysis for planning, scheduling and improvement work
- Keep reporting methods and operational data accurate, and look for ways to automate recurring reports
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree, preferably in logistics or supply chain, or related certification or equivalent work experience
- At least two years of work in logistics, transportation, finance or another listed discipline
- You are proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other electronic communication programs
- You can extract information from different sources and shape it into clear, useful reporting
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can analyze manufacturing data and turn findings into practical guidance for operational teams. You’ll work in Germantown, Maryland, on a first-shift 9/80 schedule. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
From the employer
Job ID: 115720
DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.
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Business Unit: DRS RADA Technologies
Location: Germantown, MD
Schedule: 9/80
Shift: 1st Shift
Job Summary
DRS RADA Technologies is hiring a Production Data Analyst to join its rapidly growing manufacturing team in Germantown, MD.
The Production Data Analyst supports manufacturing operations by collecting, analyzing, and reporting production data to improve efficiency, quality, delivery performance, and overall operational effectiveness. This role partners with production, quality, engineering, supply chain, and leadership teams to identify trends, develop actionable insights, and support continuous-improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Job Responsibilities
Collect, validate, analyze, and maintain production, labor, quality, inventory, and operational-performance data from manufacturing systems and other data sources.
Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, scorecards, and visualizations to communicate key manufacturing metrics and performance trends.
Monitor key performance indicators, including production output, labor efficiency, scrap, rework, yield, on-time delivery, downtime, throughput, and inventory accuracy.
Analyze production data to identify trends, root causes, process gaps, and opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
Partner with production leadership, engineering, quality, supply chain, and program teams to provide timely, data-driven recommendations and support operational decision-making.
Support daily, weekly, and monthly production reporting requirements, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
Assist with capacity planning, production scheduling analysis, demand forecasting, and resource-utilization reporting.
Conduct variance analyses to evaluate actual performance against production plans, forecasts, budgets, and established targets.
Support continuous-improvement initiatives by providing data analysis for Lean, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action activities.
Develop and document standard work, reporting processes, data definitions, and procedures to improve data integrity and reporting consistency.
Identify opportunities to automate recurring reports, streamline data collection, and improve the usability of manufacturing data.
Maintain and improve data quality within ERP, manufacturing execution systems, and other operational databases.
Prepare presentations and summaries for leadership that clearly communicate findings, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
Support, communicate, and uphold the mission, values, and culture of DRS RADA Technologies.
Qualifications
- BS or BA degree (preferably in logistics/supply chain); any related professional certification, or equivalent work experience
- 2+ years experience in logistics, transportation, finance or supply chain disciplines
- Requires proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, and other electronic communication programs
- Possess good time management skills and the ability to multi-task and support multiple initiatives at once with a high amount of productivity and efficiency
- Ability to execute assigned tasks with limited instruction, and provide task status and ask for help when needed
- Ability to identify various project reporting requirements, extract data from all needed sources and compile and format into actionable data presentations
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. to be eligible for this position.
The salary range for this position is $69,051.00/year-$89,767.00/year. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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