Jorge Ortiz

Director at Procter & Gamble

Mexico City Metropolitan Area

About

With over 20 years of experience leading end-to-end supply chain operations, I’m a results-driven and passionate supply chain leader who thrives on turning complexity into opportunity. I’ve held both local and regional leadership roles across Logistics, Manufacturing (Making & Packing), Quality Assurance, and Innovation Management—consistently delivering high-impact results in dynamic, fast-paced environments. I bring a strong foundation in Manufacturing, TPM, Master Planning, QA, Initiative Management, and problem-solving methodologies. Known for my resilience, versatility, and hands-on leadership, I have a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, eliminate losses, and execute strategic initiatives with discipline, urgency, and a passion for winning. What truly motivates me is developing people and building capable, future-ready organizations. I believe in leading by example—with transparency, integrity, and a focus on empowering teams to exceed expectations. Whether driving innovation, simplifying operations, or delivering value through continuous improvement, I’m always up for the challenge—and ready to make a difference.

Experience

  • Procter & Gamble (Full-time · 21 yrs 1 mo)
    • Director of Manufacturing Operations | Supply Chain Leader
      May 2022 - Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos

      Supply chain leader overseeing end-to-end operations for the Laundry Liquid Detergent, Fabric Enhancer, and Hand Dish Wash business units at one of P&G’s key manufacturing hubs in Mexico City. Accountable for delivering strategic operational leadership across functions, while driving efficiency, quality, safety, internal controls compliance and long-term business growth. Managing a large-scale operation with over 350 employees, championing the implementation of Integrated Work Systems (IWS), combining TPM and Lean methodology to drive operational transformation and organizational capability-building to ensure consistent performance and competitive advantage. Developing and empowering a high-performing, cross-functional workforce through leadership coaching, succession planning, and talent development. Acting as a transformational leader, aligning business objectives with operational execution to achieve sustainable results through cost optimization, directly impacting P&L outcomes.

    • New Initiatives and Projects Director
      Mar 2020 - May 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      As the Initiatives and Projects Director, I led the execution of strategic innovation and projects for P&G’s Fabric and Home Care manufacturing site in Mexico City. I managed cross-functional teams including the Site’s Initiative Execution Leaders and Start-Up Leaders, driving operational excellence through robust master planning and disciplined execution of new initiatives. I led the development and deployment of the site-wide Initiative Management Strategy, focusing on standardizing core processes, building organizational capabilities, and providing hands-on coaching across operational modules. My role was central to ensuring successful product and technology launches, while delivering results aligned with business priorities, timelines, and resource optimization.

    • F&HC LA Quality Assurance Director
      Jul 2013 - Feb 2020 · 6 yrs 8 mos

      In this role, I led the Quality Assurance strategy and execution across all manufacturing sites in the region, ensuring compliance, quality system harmonization, and capability building to support innovation and continuous improvement across Latin America.