Azzeddine Koudri

Oversee the daily operations of the distribution, receiving, picking, packaging, shipping operations and the management of the people and systems supporting those operations. Monitor work flow and manage labor resources within areas of responsibility to meet the daily needs of internal and external customers.

• Manager of 36 direct employees.
• Manage inventory levels and order processing of multi site 3PL warehouses located in Montmany and Montreal.
• Restructuring SAP shipping methods and reorganizing order distribution improving monthly on time shipping performance from 93.5% to 98.8% over a 3 month time frame.
• Through training and implementation of monthly cycle counting processes and proper reconciliation of inaccurate counting results, improved cycle count dollar accuracy from 93.5% to 99.6% over a 6 month time period.
• Monitored obsolete and inactive inventory on a quarterly basis resulting in the reduction of off-site storage units by 67%.
• Incorporating lean manufacturing principles designed the layout, organization, processes and procedures.

• Managing a multidisciplinary team of 58 collaborators to achieve operational excellence.
• Responsible for time management (presence management and activity management) of all employees, and assuring compliance with the local legislation
• Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
• Accountable for the time reconciliation
• Responsible for continuously improving occupational safety, including that of contractors (if applicable) working for the EPU,
• Contribution to the development of the operators, which means further development of the qualification matrix for product-related and technology-related processes, as well as general technological and personal qualification
• Developing self-managed teams by promoting collective efficiency and individual skills and versatility.
• Contribution to the application of the corporate policies (EHS, IRIS, Ethics and Compliance, …)

• Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
• Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements by 55%.
• Developed a supplier base that achieved a quarterly 96% on time delivery performance.
• Directly responsible for over 1200 SKU's and 43 employee.
• Initiated a VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) program reducing the number of stock outs from 29% to 3.5% of general raw materials while maintaining low and accurate inventory levels.
• Developed a Kan-Ban system reducing the number of planned materials by 15%.
• Enhanced safety standards with implementation of comprehensive safety training initiatives for all employees.
• Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing a proactive preventive maintenance program.
• Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.

• Management of operational efficiency analysis for 3 sorting and valorization centers.
• Improved process efficiency by implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and reducing waste.
• Implemented visual management tools to ensure easy access to performance data, supporting informed decision-making and driving accountability among team members.
• Served as a subject matter expert on Lean Manufacturing principles, providing coaching and guidance to colleagues during the implementation of new processes or systems.
• Reduced production downtime by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Performed value stream mapping exercises to visualize current-state processes and develop future-state goals based on Lean Manufacturing best practices.
• Designed ergonomic workstations, reducing employee strain and promoting long-term health benefits among the workforce.

• Performing a comprehensive assessment of production equipment operational performance utilizing VSM, TRG, and TRS to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Conducting feasibility studies using Lean methodologies like Ishikawa, KAIZEN, 5S, and SMED to mitigate losses.
• Developing continuous improvement strategies to optimize machine uptime and minimize failures
• Overseeing and coordinating on-site interventions to effectively execute action plans
• Diligently monitoring and evaluating improvement projects to ensure performance targets are met.
• Taking the lead in organizing and facilitating project meetings to foster collaboration and communication among stakeholders of the operational performance of production equipment using VSM, TRG, TRS to optimize workflow
• Developing feasibility studies applying Lean methodologies such as Ishikawa, KAIZEN, 5S, and SMED to reduce losses.

• Diagnosis of the ramp workshop and optimization of the press mold storage area.
• Efficient implementation of the 6S methodology for continuous improvement of the workspace.
• Mastery of operational processes, ensuring product quality and equipment performance
• Designing precise machine adjustment sheets for increased productivity. • Developing protocols for preventive maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime.