Martin Tremblay, Black Belt, Eng.

Director of Technology and Operational Excellence @ Aluminerie Alouette Inc.

About

Engineer and industrial leader with over 20 years of experience, I specialize at the intersection of three domains that define the industry of tomorrow : asset management and reliability, Lean Six Sigma operational excellence, and digital transformation through AI and Industry 4.0.Trained at the Royal Military College of Canada and a former officer in the Canadian Army, I developed a rigour and operational discipline that have shaped my leadership style from day one. At Aluminerie Alouette — the largest aluminum smelter in the Americas — I grew over 16 years through progressive hands-on and strategic roles : from maintenance supervisor to acting director of maintenance and reliability, superintendent of asset management, and ultimately Director of Technology and Operational Excellence.Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Management RCM strategy, FMEA/RCFA analysis, MTBF/MTTR optimization, equipment lifecycle management, Capex/Opex planning, preventive and predictive maintenance.Operational Excellence & Lean Six Sigma Certified Black Belt — waste reduction, defect elimination, continuous improvement, change management and operational KPIs. Compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001 and ASI standards.Digital Transformation, AI & Industry 4.0 Integration of AI and robotics into industrial operations, data-driven predictive maintenance, industrial cybersecurity, IoT and digital twins. My conviction : technology must be a lever for sustainable performance, not an end in itself.I firmly believe that organizations that master their assets, optimize their processes and intelligently embrace technology are the ones that will lead their industry over the next decade.

Country

Canada

City

Sept-Îles

Industry

Utilities

Skill

Ingénierie de la fiabilité, Industrie 4.0, Gestion des Projets, Technologie et Innovation, Leadership d’équipe, Gestion stratégique, Amélioration continue, Ingénierie, Change Management, Lean Manufacturing, Gestion de projet, Gestion de la maintenance, Gestion des opérations, Planification de projets, Lean Management, Planification stratégique, Manufacture, Stratégie, Ingénierie des processus, Usine

Experience

Director of Technology and Operational Excellence

Aluminerie Alouette Inc.

2023-1 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

Director of Technology & Operational Excellence — Aluminerie Alouette (2023 – Present) Strategic leadership of technology, operational excellence, quality and laboratory functions at the largest aluminum smelter in the Americas. Responsible for aligning technology with business objectives, driving digital transformation and improving overall operational performance. Deployment of AI and robotics in industrial operations to improve reliability and reduce costs Leading Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives plant-wide Managing compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001 and ASI standards Contributing to ESG strategy and business continuity planning Presenting technology strategies to shareholders

CTO

Stelar

2022-1 - 2022-12 · 1 yr

Led technology strategy and product development. Defined the technology roadmap, managed R&D teams and implemented innovative solutions to accelerate business growth.

Director of Technology & Product Development

Norda Stelo

2021-1 - 2022-12 · 2 yrs

Québec, Canada

Leadership technologique et développement de solutions d'ingénierie innovantes. Gestion des équipes multidisciplinaires et alignement des initiatives technologiques avec les objectifs stratégiques de la firme.

Acting Director Maintenance & Reliability

Aluminerie Alouette Inc.

2018 - 2020-12 · 3 yrs

Sept-Iles, QC

Interim leadership of all maintenance and reliability operations at the plant. Team supervision, budget management, reduction of unplanned downtime and improvement of MTBF/MTTR indicators. Transition toward a Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) approach.

Superintendent Asset Management

Aluminerie Alouette Inc.

2019-1 - 2020-11 · 1 yr 11 mos

Development and implementation of the plant's asset management strategy, establishing a structured and sustainable approach to equipment lifecycle optimization. Prioritization of Capex/Opex investments, implementation of performance indicators and coordination between maintenance, engineering and finance teams to maximize critical equipment availability.

Surintendant Stratégie et Fiabilité

Aluminerie Alouette Inc.

2016-6 - 2018-12 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Élaboration et déploiement de la stratégie de fiabilité à l'échelle de l'usine. Implantation des méthodologies AMDEC/FMEA, développement des plans de maintenance préventive et prédictive, et suivi des indicateurs de fiabilité des équipements critiques.

Superintendent Continuous Improvement | Black Belt

Aluminerie Alouette Inc.

2014-10 - 2016-6 · 1 yr 9 mos

Deployment of Lean Six Sigma methodology across the plant, overseeing a project portfolio of $6M. Leading improvement projects, training teams on Lean tools and delivering measurable results in cost reduction and operational efficiency.

Surintendant Production et Entretien / Production and Maintenance Superintendent

Aluminerie Alouette Inc.

2007-5 - 2014-9 · 7 yrs 5 mos

Superviseur Entretien / Maintenance Supervisor

Aluminerie Alouette Inc.

2004-5 - 2007-4 · 3 yrs

Électrolyse - Reduction Captation

Officier de maintenance du 5e Régiment d’artillerie légère

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

2002 - 2004 · 2 yrs

Valcartier, Québec

Gestion de la maintenance des équipements militaires lourds au sein du 5e Régiment d'artillerie légère à Valcartier. Leadership d'équipes techniques en environnement opérationnel exigeant.

Officier d’échange de la branche REME avec l’armée britannique

British Army

2000 - 2002 · 2 yrs

Tidworth ( Royaume-Uni)

Sélectionné par les Forces canadiennes parmi un bassin d'officiers qualifiés pour représenter le Canada dans le cadre d'un programme d'échange d'élite avec l'armée britannique (branche REME — Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers), basé à Tidworth, Royaume-Uni. Gestion de la maintenance des équipements en contexte multinational et adaptation aux standards techniques et au leadership britanniques. Programme complété par une mission opérationnelle OTAN au Kosovo (janvier – juillet 2000) — gestion de la maintenance des équipements en zone de déploiement actif.