Kurt Milburn

Kurt Milburn

Chief Supply Chain Officer / Positive Culture Creator / Data Driven Change Agent

Papa JohnsLouisville, Kentucky, United States

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Experience29+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

I am a visionary, data & results-driven, compassionate senior executive leader with a record of proven performance in support of large scale, fast paced, global organizations. I leverage hands-on experience with an inclusive leadership approach to uncover areas of opportunity and lead continuous improvement efforts across functions. My extensive background in diverse supply chain operations, combined with breadth of experience in customer-facing sales roles has provided me with unique experiences to positively change the culture of established organizations. I focus on being a strong listener, communicator, and servant leader while delivering sustainable, long-term results.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Papa JohnsCurrent
    Sep 2022–Present· 4 yrs
    • Chief Supply Chain OfficerCurrent
      May 2024–Present
    • Vice President - Supply Chain Operations, Engineering & Support
      May 2023–Jun 2024
    • Vice President, Operations, Supply Chain
      Sep 2022–Jun 2023
  • Feb 2011–May 2022· 11 yrs 3 mos
    • Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Operations
      Oct 2021–May 2022
    • Vice President of Sales - National Accounts Business Development
      Dec 2020–Sep 2021
    • Vice President of Sales - West Region
      Jul 2019–Nov 2020
    • Vice President of Supply Chain - North America Growing Media
      Jul 2015–Jul 2019
    • Director, IT Operations
      May 2013–Jul 2015
    • Manager, Plant
      Feb 2011–May 2013
  • Sep 2005–Feb 2011· 5 yrs 5 mos
    • Executive Plant Manager
      Sep 2009–Feb 2011
    • Manager, Plant
      Dec 2006–Sep 2009
    • Manager, Operations
      Sep 2005–Nov 2006
  • Jun 1997–Sep 2005· 8 yrs 3 mos
    • Manager - Lean Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance
      Oct 2002–Sep 2005
    • Production Manager - Baltimore Plant Start Up
      Oct 2000–Oct 2002
    • Manufacturing Project Engineer - Baltimore Plant Start Up
      Apr 1999–Oct 2000
    • Central Manufacturing Project Engineer
      Jun 1997–Apr 1999

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS

Mechanical Engineering

Kettering University

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Contract ManufacturingChange ManagementEngineering ManagementShopper MarketingVisual MerchandisingAgile LeadershipLean EngineeringCommunicationPlanogram DevelopmentMechanical EngineeringBusiness PlanningTransportation ManagementStrategic PlanningPeople ManagementSupply Chain ManagementBusiness StrategyCritical ThinkingExecutive LeadershipServant LeadershipPlant Management