Patrick O.

Maintenance and Reliability Leader @Novelis

Kingston, ON, CA

As a senior leader in maintenance and reliability, I am responsible for maximizing equipment performance, ensuring safety compliance, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. I lead cross-functional teams including Electrical and Mechanical Trades, Planning/Scheduling, Reliability, and Stores to deliver results that support long-term operational goals.Key Focus Areas & Achievements:• Champion a strong EHS culture, ensuring all activities align with safety standards and corporate policies.• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.• Drive World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives to embed continuous improvement into team culture.• Identify and implement process and equipment improvements that enhance asset reliability and efficiency.• Develop and manage departmental budgets, annual improvement plans, and strategic KPIs.• Lead targeted improvement projects that close performance gaps and deliver measurable impact.• Collaborate across departments to prioritize maintenance activities and optimize equipment uptime.• Strengthen storeroom performance through spare parts strategy, inventory optimization, and obsolescence planning.• Mentor and develop skilled trades professionals, providing coaching, training, and advancement opportunities.• Work closely with union representatives to resolve issues and foster a collaborative work environment.• Align planning and scheduling efforts with resource availability, ensuring effective execution of maintenance work.• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely and high-quality project completion.

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