Jorge C.

Background

About Jorge C.

With over 20 years of experience in the industrial sector, I am a professional focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement as a core principle. My expertise encompasses factory management and key areas of the production chain, with an emphasis on implementing World Class Manufacturing (WCM) standards and methodologies, including Centerlining, Best Practices, Standards, GSA, and OLT, as well as ISO and HACCP standards. I specialize in the Methodology of Analysis and Problem Solving (MASP), redesigning processes and leading Lean 6 Sigma (certified Black Belt) and Blue Ocean projects. Experience in SCRUM and AGILE projects. My career in multinational companies like Kimberly-Clark and Bunge reflects a successful and upward trajectory. I have extensive experience in strategic and tactical leadership in industrial manufacturing management and in corporate leadership positions in Environment, Energy, Sustainability, and ESG. My work is marked by the effective implementation of culture, practices, and tools for Process Management and Control (Centerlining, EWMA), Quality (OLT, HACCP, and ISO Environment (international protocols such as Kyoto and Montreal, FSC certification, carbon and water footprints, reverse logistics, and other sustainable practices aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)), and Lean Manufacturing (OEE, support chain, value stream mapping, kanban, among others). Experience in Scrum and Agile Projects. I possess solid knowledge in people management, leading and developing high-performance teams and supporting the development of managers using situational leadership, coaching, timely feedback, and conducting focused training such as "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" and "Situational Leadership" for soft skills development. Additionally, I apply Toyota Production System and Lean Manufacturing methodologies to promote excellence routines through practices like daily management, gemba walking, role modeling, RACI matrix, and skills matrix, thus fostering a culture of excellence. I have international experience representing the region in innovation and strategic planning events in Latin America, North America, and Europe.