Reliability Systems Analyst

Foremost Farms USA; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Disability Insurance

Daily Pay Option

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Foremost Farms USA is seeking a Reliability Systems Analyst to oversee maintenance and reliability systems, ensuring robust user adoption and alignment with corporate standards. You will manage the CMMS, develop training programs, and deliver actionable analytics to improve decision-making.

This full-time position based in Madison, WI offers great benefits, including medical insurance and a generous retirement plan. You will also have opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience, or degree plus experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with CMMS in manufacturing.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Primary system administrator for MVP One, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Develop training materials and deliver role-based training.
• Conduct data integrity audits for CMMS.

Skills

Hands-on experience with CMMS platforms

Strong understanding of maintenance and reliability fundamentals

Data analysis and visualization tools proficiency

Strong communication and training skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related

Tools

MVP One

Excel

Power BI

Job description

About Us

Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in seven manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we're looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!

About This Opportunity

JOB TITLE: Reliability Systems Analyst
POSITION TYPE: Full time
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

Position Overview

The Reliability Systems Analyst is the technical owner and day‑day administrator of Foremost Farms' maintenance and reliability systems, including the CMMS (MVP One). This role ensures accurate data structures, strong user adoption, and effective system utilization in alignment with corporate reliability standards and strategy.

The Reliability Systems Analyst executes system‑level improvements, supports frontline maintenance teams, develops system training, and delivers actionable analytics that enable data‑driven decision‑making across all sites.

Key Accountabilities

CMMS System Administration & Technical Execution

• Serve as the primary system administrator for MVP One, configuring and maintaining asset hierarchies, taxonomies, codes, and workflows according to corporate reliability standards.
• Implement system updates, enhancements, and integrations (e.g., condition monitoring, PdM tools).
• Monitor data accuracy, user compliance, schedule adherence, and utilization metrics; report findings and support corrective action plans.
• Troubleshoot user issues and coordinate with IT for technical resolutions.

Training & User Adoption Support

• Develop CMMS‑focused training materials (SOPs, job aids, reference guides) that reflect approved corporate processes and standards.
• Deliver role‑based training for maintenance technicians, planners, supervisors, and operations users.
• Provide ongoing coaching to drive standard work, system competency, and consistent system usage across all facilities.
• Support change management initiatives that reinforce reliability‑centered practices.

Data Quality, Compliance & Audit Support

• Conduct routine CMMS data integrity and compliance audits using audit criteria defined by CMMS policies.
• Verify accuracy of labor tracking, parts usage, work order documentation, and preventive maintenance execution.
• Analyze maintenance performance data to identify improvement opportunities and elevate strategic issues as needed.

Continuous Improvement & Analytics

• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reports to support maintenance and reliability decision‑making at corporate and plant levels.
• Lead or support system‑related improvement projects (mobile tools, reporting enhancements, workflow optimization).
• Support rollout of new systems, modules, or CMMS capabilities across the network.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or similar; or 5+ years of relevant experience.
2. 3+ years of hands‑on experience with CMMS platforms (MVP One preferred) in manufacturing or industrial maintenance.
3. Strong understanding of maintenance and reliability fundamentals.
4. Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Power BI).
5. Strong communication and training skills.
6. Ability to travel up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Multi‑site CMMS experience.
2. Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies.
3. Familiarity with regulatory standards in food manufacturing (FDA, USDA, SQF, GMP).
4. MVP One system administrator certification or advanced training.
5. Experience developing training materials.
6. Lean/Six Sigma or RCA background.
7. Project management experience.

Physical Setting

• Frequent travel to production facilities requiring time on manufacturing floors and in maintenance areas. ~50% travel to plant sites for audits, training, PM optimization.
• Must be able to walk, stand and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs during on‑site support and training activities.
• Exposure to industrial environments including temperature variations, noise and operational equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Flexible coverage with options to meet the needs of you and your family
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% company match on up to 8% of your contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off - Start with 200 hours of PTO (pro‑rated for first year)
• 10 Paid Holidays - Enjoy time to rest and recharge
• Paid Parental Leave - 6 weeks fully paid
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - when you elect the high‑deductible health plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Save for medical and dependent care expenses
• Life and Disability Insurance - Financial protection for you and your loved ones
• Daily Pay Option - Access your earnings when you need them
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential support for life's challenges
• Referral Program - Earn rewards for bringing great people to our team
• Career Growth Opportunities - Advance your skills and your career with us

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply. At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Successful completion of pre‑employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position.