Brian Walker

Experience

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  US Navy

  Dec 1994 - Nov 1998

  Sonar Technician Submarines

  Responsible for daily operation of the sonar systems, oceanographic equipment, undersea surveillance, safe navigation, search and rescue operations, and detecting, analyzing, and identifying targets of interest. Performed intermediate maintenance tasks on various pieces of sonar equipment. Maintained multi-million dollar inventory of replacement modules and spare parts as Repair Parts Petty Officer. Achieved Submarine Enlisted Warfare Qualification. Trained, mentored, and led junior enlisted personnel. Show less

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  PepsiCo

  Feb 1999 - now

  Ensures the implementation of Food Safety Programs and manages the training of the Food Safety team. Utilizes HACCP principles to identify, evaluate, and control food safety hazards. Manages internal audit program and compliance to GMP's. Manages external FDA, AIB, FSSC, and QAS audits. Ensures daily quality standards are met and protect company trademark. Develops corrective action plans to improve overall product quality and reduce consumer complaints. Monitors daily, weekly, monthly, and annual goals in the form of scorecards and team executional planners. Manages a team of 17 associates including Syrup Batchers, Quality Lab Technicians, Sanitation Workers, and a Quality Control Supervisor. Orders and manages inventory levels of raw materials such as concentrate, HFCS, Sucrose, CO2, and Nitrogen. Develops and implements processes and procedures including training, onboarding, and implementation of SOP's. Maintains communication with HQ Quality and Global Procurement Teams. Manages Micro Lab Team and communicates results. Maintains Facility Water Treatment and Waste Water Program compliance. Show less Managed a team of 15 associates including SBO Technicians, SBO Mechanics, and an SBO Supervisor. Partnered with suppliers to improve overall bottle quality and reduce waste. Increased maintenance team capability and training to reduce dependence on OEM Technicians and shorten the length of time required to perform major service overhauls. Partnered with OEM to upgrade equipment and reduce changeover times. Reduced spare parts inventory. Facilty project team leader for Eminence PET bottle design conversion. Managed Facility Environmental Compliance Program and scored 97% on external audit. Completed Sidel Universal Operator Training and Universal Basic Maintenance Training Courses. Show less Managed a team of 35 associates including Warehouse Supervisors, Order Pickers, Dock Loaders, Transport Loaders, Order Certifiers, Yard Jockeys, and Replenishment Personnel. Led team through numerous changes including warehouse expansion, conversion from paper picking to voice pick, and conversion from sit-down propane forklifts to stand-up electric forklifts. Managed daily inventory levels of 300,000 cases and reduced out of stocks to < .5%. Developed and implemented departmental SOP's. Developed Peer Coaching/Onboarding Programs to help develop warehouse leadership and improve new hire success/retention rates. Utilized package volume history, pick slot frequency, and employee feedback to re-slot warehouse, maximize layout, and increase picker productivity. Managed location Environmental Policies and Compliance Program. Maintained warehouse financial records and compliance. Maintained safe work environment and ensured full compliance with all health and safety regulations. Completed CFE Forklift Equipment Corporation "Train the Trainer" Course and Certification. Show less Collected all sales order data and scheduled daily delivery routes based on tonnage and geographic locations. Communicated with delivery drivers and rescheduled all rollover deliveries. Managed DOT and HAZMAT compliance. Developed scorecards for tracking driver key performance measures/indicators. Improved route truck driver productivity and increased average daily tonnage per truck. Improved accounts delivered as scheduled. Handled all customer service and order needs of all third party accounts. Certified on Pepsi Dispatch and Roadnet software programs. Show less Responsible for developing and maintaining strong customer relationships with local grocery accounts. Manage inventory and place sales orders based on customer needs and in accordance with Pepsi delivery schedule. Ensure stores comply with all contracted display and plan-o-gram requirements. Secure incremental floor space to increase sales and support sales ads and promotions. Track weekly sales volume and grow the business versus prior year. Served as Territory Sales Manager and led a group of 8 sales representatives during vacation periods. Completed P.E.P.S.I. Sales Training Course and Certification. Show less

  • Supply Chain Quality Control Senior Manager

    May 2016 - now

  • Quality Manager

    Aug 2013 - Apr 2016

  • PET Blow Molding/Manufacturing Manager

    Feb 2011 - Jul 2013

  • Product Availability/Warehouse Manger

    Feb 2006 - Jan 2011

  • Dispatcher

    Feb 2005 - Jan 2006

  • Large Format Sales Representative

    Mar 2000 - Jan 2005

  • Merchandiser

    Feb 1999 - Feb 2000