Leonardo Camaro
About Leonardo Camaro
Leonardo Camaro serves as the Senior Director of Advanced Manufacturing Solutions at Spectrum Brands, where he has implemented strategic plans that significantly improved cost efficiency and quality. He holds an Industrial Engineering degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and an Executive MBA from the University of Southern California.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Leonardo Camaro serves as the Senior Director of Advanced Manufacturing Solutions, Global Operations, and Cost Improvement at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2013. In this role, he has developed a three-year strategic plan aimed at expanding Spectrum HHI’s residential lock business across Latin America, Australia, and Southeast Asia, managing a product portfolio valued at $70 million. He has also executed a five-year Quality Strategic Plan that resulted in a 43% reduction in the Cost of Quality and a 40% decrease in product returns. Additionally, he conceptualized a three-year strategic plan that achieved over 15% cost improvement for the plumbing business.
Education and Expertise
Leonardo Camaro holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, where he studied from 1994 to 2000. He furthered his education by obtaining an Executive MBA from the University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business, completing his studies from 2010 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering and business management, contributing to his expertise in advanced manufacturing solutions and operational improvements.
Background
Before joining Spectrum Brands, Leonardo Camaro held various positions in quality management and engineering. He worked at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. as the Senior Global Corporate Quality Manager from 2009 to 2013. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Advanced Quality Engineer at Black & Decker for one year. His career began at Cambro Manufacturing as a Supplier Quality Engineer from 2003 to 2007, and he also gained early experience as a TPM Trainee at Unilever for six months in 1998-1999.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Leonardo Camaro has led significant initiatives that have improved product quality and operational efficiency. He developed a program management team that successfully introduced over 70 new product families annually. His strategic planning and execution have consistently resulted in cost reductions and enhanced quality metrics across various business units.
Language Proficiency
Leonardo Camaro is fluent in both Spanish and English. This bilingual capability enhances his effectiveness in cross-cultural communication and leadership within international business operations, allowing him to navigate diverse markets and collaborate with global teams.