Leonardo Vargas

Leonardo Vargas is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in production management and quality assurance within the manufacturing sector and military operations. Currently serving as Production Manager and Press & Metal Processing Quality Manager at Sonoco since September 2014, Leonardo oversees quality performance and leads audit preparations, achieving notable success with zero findings on the FSSC certification audit. Previous roles at Sonoco include Production Supervisor and Process Improvement Leader, where success in implementing Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma methodologies was achieved. Additionally, Leonardo holds a strategic role in the United States Air Force as NCOIC Special Handling Superintendent, responsible for managing air transportation activities requiring special handling. Educational credentials include an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from the Community College of the Air Force, industrial engineering studies at Clemson University, and an industrial engineering associate's degree from Universidad Nacional de Colombia.