Larry C. Rucker II
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in root cause investigations and onsite audits. Recognized as a proactive Safety Manager, skilled in cultivating high-performing teams and implementing effective training programs. Committed to identifying innovative solutions that enhance safety protocols and drive operational excellence. Proven ability to foster a culture of safety and compliance, ensuring consistent achievement of organizational objectives.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Inspector
TRANE TECHNOLOGIES
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Perform aisle audits of inventory moved from receiving to warehouse locations
- Solely responsible for all 3PL received
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Recommended changes to assembly and production lines based on repeat product issues.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE MANAGER
NFI INDUSTRIES
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Responsible for the safety of over 100 associates and management personnel
- Use Truck mate & People net to maintain drivers HOS according to DOT regulations
- Manage supply issues, 5s implementation, reviewing company safety policies and guidelines
- Communicate with all plant managers to ensure associates are performing tasks with safety as the starting point
- Responsible for input of new policies and trainings
- Execute industry-leading SOP and Safety strategies for 2 facilities with more to come in next year
- Manage facilities maintenance
- Implementation of Safety rewards program for all associates who embody safe operations
- Monitor & review daily improvement metrics in an ongoing effort to improve processes; improve driver knowledge & improve customer satisfaction
- Work closely with operations management to facilitate meeting safety targets each month
- Create and compile observation reports for all associates and service for Safety Directors and suggest plans to achieve performance objectives
- Establish and develop excellent client relationships with equipment suppliers and work to develop products utilizing customer feedback
- Assist General Manager and Transportation Manager in tracking and career development of all new and veteran associates
Safety Team Leader
NFI INDUSTRIES
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Work with floor managers to establish and monitor productivity safety targets for each MHE operator
- Facilitated training for 330+ employees.
- Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
- Recommended developed and reviewed QA standards policies and procedures for all functions involved with or related to the quality and testing in accordance with company standards
- Implemented new SOPS to be followed by the team
- Created programs to encourage safety culture
- Developed and implemented company procedures that reduced job site accidents 90%.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
J&S CONSTRUCTION
07.2012 - 09.2017
- Establishing and retaining personnel to complete building projects
- Responsible for organization and dispatching of teams to different job sites
- Commended for team-oriented attitude, contributing to improved efficiency and nearly 100% accuracy in order tracking and processing
- Tracked time spent on assignments each day for productivity reporting
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times
- Coordinate with operation plan to reduce overall customer complaints on product produced on each shift
- Coordinated with local government agencies to ensure all permits were in order.
MHE Operator
Prologistix Staffing
11.2013 - Current
- Verified articles received against corresponding paperwork, noting any discrepancies to promote inventory accuracy.
- Utilized daily production sheets and work tickets to record number of units handled and moved.
- Read work orders and received oral instructions to determine work assignments and material or equipment needs.
- Moved levers and controls to operate lifting devices such as forklifts, lift beams and swivel-hooks.
- Preserved material handling equipment by recharging, cleaning, oiling and refueling.
- Picked, packed and scanned orders using RF guns.
- Weighed materials and recorded weights to produce data on tags.
- Operated dock levelers to stage and organize incoming and outgoing products.
- Sorted, organized and restocked products in 300k -foot warehouse by unloading shipments and safely moving products to storage locations.
- Maintained forklift by troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and conducting routine pre and post inspections.
Assistant Manager
Sudo Bar and Grill
- Assisting with management of overall operations
- Development of staff via training, leadership
- Development and instruction of existing and new policies
- Assisting in inventory control, P&L statements
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
GENERAL MANAGER
Popeye’s Chicken
- Responsible for leading and training of staff
- Strategic planning to increase daily revenue
- Responsible for maintaining positive inventory for maximum store efficiency
- Responsible for the development and training of new managers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of North Carolina
05.1997
Skills
- OSHA compliance knowledge
- Data analysis and reporting
- Detail-oriented data management
- Vendor partnership development
- Systematic inventory assessment
- MHE safety and operational certifications
- Experienced in safe operation of MHE
- Training and development
- Strategic issue analysis
- SOP development and execution
- Logistics coordination
- Organized record management
- Revenue and expense analysis
- Assessment of prospective employees
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector
TRANE TECHNOLOGIES
06.2023 - 04.2025
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE MANAGER
NFI INDUSTRIES
10.2021 - 02.2023
Safety Team Leader
NFI INDUSTRIES
02.2021 - 10.2021
MHE Operator
Prologistix Staffing
11.2013 - Current
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
J&S CONSTRUCTION
07.2012 - 09.2017
GENERAL MANAGER
Popeye’s Chicken
Assistant Manager
Sudo Bar and Grill
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of North Carolina
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