Azeddine Khoudari

Senior Manufacturing & Operations Leader with over 16 years of progressive leadership experience across diverse industrial sectors, driving operational excellence in manufacturing, distribution, quality, maintenance and business transformation. Proven track record of improving profitability through Lean Six Sigma, operational analytics, ERP optimization, inventory strategy and cross-functional leadership. Successfully managed over $6 million in customer-owned inventory, delivered more than $900K in recurring annual cost savings, led $1 million+ capital expansion projects, and maintained 11 consecutive years without a recordable injury.

Branch Manager | Manufacturing & Distribution Operations at Q2 Artificial Lift Services – Canada (2026-05 – Present)

• Lead the strategic transformation of the Edmonton operations into Q2 Artificial Lift Canada's centralized distribution hub supporting 16 pump shops.
• Lead manufacturing, warehousing, inventory, production planning, customer service and distribution operations supporting Q2's Canadian Artificial Lift business.
• Manage branch operating budget, resource allocation and cost optimization initiatives to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Design and implement enterprise inventory reconciliation framework integrating ERP data and Power BI analytics to improve inventory visibility and operational decision-making.
• Lead the post-acquisition integration of inventory, vendors, production processes and facility operations following the transition to Q2 Artificial Lift Services.
• Standardize inventory planning and warehouse organization to improve inventory accuracy and material flow.
• Manage supplier relationships, preventive maintenance planning and capital equipment coordination to maximize operational performance and cost efficiency.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic growth initiatives across Canadian operations.

Operations Manager at SPM Oil & Gas – A Caterpillar Company, Canada (2015-04 – 2026-04)

• Supported multi-site manufacturing operations across Edmonton and Estevan while leading expansion projects and operational standardization.
• Directed manufacturing operations for North America's largest sucker rod guiding manufacturing facility, overseeing production, inventory, quality, maintenance, shipping and continuous improvement.
• Directed operating budgets, production planning, inventory strategy and resource allocation to support customer demand and operational performance.
• Led a multidisciplinary team of 25+ employees across manufacturing, shipping, quality and inventory operations while driving safety, productivity and continuous improvement.
• Managed over $6M customer inventory.
• Delivered more than $900K in recurring annual cost savings through Lean Manufacturing, supplier development and process optimization.
• Developed operational KPIs and performance reporting systems supporting data-driven management decisions.
• Led cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, Sales and Operations to improve profitability, manufacturing efficiency and customer service.

Project Manager at Weir Oil & Gas, Canada (2014-11 – 2015-03)

• Managed startup of a $4M manufacturing project from planning through commissioning.
• Coordinated engineering, contractors, procurement and project execution.
• Designed manufacturing equipment and production layouts using SolidWorks.
• Built the manufacturing operation through recruitment, training, process development and operational readiness.

Quality Assurance Manager at NOV R&M Energy Systems, Canada (2013-11 – 2014-11)

Promoted into a leadership role responsible for Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Continuous Improvement for the rod guide manufacturing operation, supporting production, customer quality, and ISO 9001 compliance.

• Led the Quality Management System, maintaining ISO 9001 compliance and driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Developed and standardized quality procedures, inspection processes, calibration programs and technical training systems.
• Reduced product non-conformances through root cause analysis, lean Six Sigma tools, and corrective/preventive action programs.
• Partnered with Operations and Engineering to improve manufacturing quality, process consistency, and customer satisfaction.
• Led customer complaint investigations, quality audits, and cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Quality & Maintenance Supervisor at NOV R&M Energy Systems, Canada (2013-01 – 2013-11)

• Supervised quality control and maintenance teams supporting high-volume injection molding operations
• Implemented preventive maintenance and Total Production Maintenance (TPM) programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Optimized injection molding processes through equipment troubleshooting, process improvements, and operator training.
• Designed and implemented equipment improvements that increased production efficiency and supported Lean manufacturing initiatives
• Developed technical training programs and standardized maintenance practices to improve team capability and operational consistency.

Technician/ Industrial Consumables at Maghreb Steel (2011 – 2012)

Metal Rolling

• Supported production planning, industrial consumables management and manufacturing operations.
• Coordinated production and maintenance activities to achieve operational targets.

Maintenance Technician at ST Microelectronics (2008 – 2011)

• Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on highly automated semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Supported production reliability through equipment troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Production – University of technology, Fes, Morocco (2007)

High School Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing – Technical High School Mohammedia, Morocco (2004)