Carson Funderburk
About Carson Funderburk
Carson Funderburk is a seasoned supply chain leader currently serving as Chief Supply Chain Officer at Sara Lee Frozen Bakery and as Convenience and Foodservice Supply Chain Leader and Director at General Mills.
Title
Carson Funderburk is a Convenience and Foodservice Supply Chain Leader and Director. He currently holds a dual role as the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Sara Lee Frozen Bakery and the Convenience and Foodservice Supply Chain Leader and Director at General Mills.
Current Positions
Carson Funderburk is currently working at Sara Lee Frozen Bakery as the Chief Supply Chain Officer in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States. Additionally, he serves as the Convenience and Foodservice Supply Chain Leader and Director at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
Previous Experience at General Mills
Carson Funderburk has held several significant roles at General Mills over a span of 16 years. This includes positions such as North American Manufacturing Director (2017-2018), Supply Chain Director for Mill City Division (2012-2014), Director of Operations (2011-2014), Plant Manager (2005-2007), Operations Business Manager for Pillsbury (2003-2005), and Operations Manager (2002-2003).
Experience at Procter & Gamble
Prior to his tenure at General Mills, Carson Funderburk worked at Procter & Gamble in various managerial and engineering roles for a total of 8 years. His roles included Department Manager (1998-2001), Department Manager and Process Engineer for Gantrez Making (1998), and Facilities Manager and Project Engineer for Niquil and Vicks Operation (1993-1998).
Education and Expertise
Carson Funderburk holds a Master of Business Administration from Wake Forest University School of Business. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. His strong academic background in both electrical and electronics engineering underpins his extensive experience in supply chain management and operations.