Jorge Valencia Salas
About Jorge Valencia Salas
Jorge Valencia Salas is a Production Team Leader at Cascades in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, with extensive experience in quality systems and regulatory compliance. He has held various positions in the pharmaceutical industry and is certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt.
Current Role at Cascades
Jorge Valencia Salas serves as the Production Team Leader at Cascades, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees production operations and ensures that processes align with company standards. His leadership contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the production team in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Previous Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry
Prior to his current role, Jorge worked in various capacities within the pharmaceutical industry. He was a Production Supervisor at Bellwyck Pharma Services from 2019 to 2020. Before that, he served as a Good Manufacturing Practices Specialist at Boehringer Ingelheim from 2015 to 2018, and as an Operational Excellence Specialist at Octapharma for a brief period in 2018. His experience includes ensuring compliance with industry standards and improving operational processes.
Educational Background
Jorge Valencia Salas studied at Universidad Iberoamericana in Ciudad de México, where he earned a degree in Chemical Engineering from 2006 to 2011. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master in Quality Engineering from the same institution, completing his studies from 2012 to 2015. This academic background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering and quality management.
Certifications and Specializations
Jorge is certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt by the American Society for Quality. This certification demonstrates his expertise in process improvement and quality management methodologies. His skills in problem-solving and negotiation are complemented by his ability to lead multidisciplinary teams effectively.
Regulatory Compliance Expertise
Jorge has extensive experience in developing and maintaining quality systems that comply with regulatory requirements. He has hands-on experience handling inspections by various health authorities, including the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency. His knowledge of compliance ensures that production processes meet stringent industry standards.