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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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