Steve Melbourne

Steve Melbourne is a global supply chain and operations professional with several decades of experience in leading diverse teams to achieve exceptional results in high-tempo manufacturing and services environments. Currently serving as the Global Strategic Sourcing Aftermarket Supply Base Manager at John Deere, Steve has previously held significant roles, including Colonel in the United States Marine Corps and Plant Manager at Smurfit Kappa. They are known for their strategic vision, mentoring abilities, and commitment to team development, consistently driving process improvements and significant cost savings across various organizations. A graduate of the University of Southern California with an MBA from USC Marshall School of Business, Steve embodies a philosophy of leading by example and fostering team collaboration.