Jason Killen

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ABOUT JASON KILLEN

I am an engineering, maintenance and reliability professional driven by the challenge of optimizing processes and fostering a culture of manufacturing excellence. With a unique background in Mechanical Engineering, Business and Psychology from the University of Ottawa, I bring an analytical yet people-focused perspective to leadership.As the Maintenance Manager at the Lactalis flagship dairy facility in Toronto, I lead a team dedicated to maximizing equipment reliability and reducing downtime, while overseeing maintenance labor and manufacturing budgets to drive continuous improvement. Highlights include:Maintenance Strategy & Reliability: Maintenance Strategy & Reliability: As a Maintenance & Reliability Professional at Gerdau, I optimized maintenance costs and reduced downtime by implementing Predictive Maintenance (PdM) and developing proactive repair plans based on historical data and root-cause analysis.Process Optimization & Quality Assurance: At General Motors, I served as a Dimensional Engineer, ensuring the accuracy and quality of the BIW Assembly through dimensional analysis, GD & T interpretation, and tolerance allocation.Team Leadership: As a Manufacturing Supervisor at GM, I managed plant equipment maintenance and repair according to standard procedures while cultivating a strong and collaborative team environment. My core competencies include Lean Six Sigma, cross-functional team leadership, project planning, and a thorough grasp of quality assurance in manufacturing. I\'m driven by the challenge of optimizing processes and bringing a diverse perspective to our team, focusing on the core values of manufacturing excellence and innovation.