Kurt Milburn
Chief Supply Chain Officer / Positive Culture Creator / Data Driven Change Agent
Papa Johns•Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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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
- Papa JohnsCurrentSep 2022–Present· 4 yrs
- Chief Supply Chain OfficerCurrentMay 2024–Present
- Vice President - Supply Chain Operations, Engineering & SupportMay 2023–Jun 2024
- Vice President, Operations, Supply ChainSep 2022–Jun 2023
- Feb 2011–May 2022· 11 yrs 3 mos
- Senior Vice President, Supply Chain OperationsOct 2021–May 2022
- Vice President of Sales - National Accounts Business DevelopmentDec 2020–Sep 2021
- Vice President of Sales - West RegionJul 2019–Nov 2020
- Vice President of Supply Chain - North America Growing MediaJul 2015–Jul 2019
- Director, IT OperationsMay 2013–Jul 2015
- Manager, PlantFeb 2011–May 2013
- Sep 2005–Feb 2011· 5 yrs 5 mos
- Executive Plant ManagerSep 2009–Feb 2011
- Manager, PlantDec 2006–Sep 2009
- Manager, OperationsSep 2005–Nov 2006
- Jun 1997–Sep 2005· 8 yrs 3 mos
- Manager - Lean Manufacturing Engineering & MaintenanceOct 2002–Sep 2005
- Production Manager - Baltimore Plant Start UpOct 2000–Oct 2002
- Manufacturing Project Engineer - Baltimore Plant Start UpApr 1999–Oct 2000
- Central Manufacturing Project EngineerJun 1997–Apr 1999
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS
Mechanical Engineering
Kettering University