Roderick Tucker

About Roderick Tucker

I am an operations Manager with a passion for Logistics. With 20 years of experience in the logistics industry. I have developed a strong background in (Communications, Logistics, LTL, and data analysis) Throughout my career, I\'ve had the opportunity to work in successful starts up both in Michigan.(Kroger-Romulus and Starbucks-Livonia). These experiences have honed my ability to work collaborative with others, problem solve and build leaders) and I\'m always eager to take on new challenges. I am a self-motivated individual with a strong attention to detail. I\'m particularly interested in innovation, technology, and logistics. For this reason, I enjoy collaborating with others to bring ideas to life. Outside of work, I love to read and learn about future problems/solutions in logistics customized for the needs of the customer. I am always open to connecting with likeminded professionals, so feel free to reach out if you\'d like to discuss logistics as well as the state of logistics.

Experience

1. Operations Manager

   Vertical Cold Storage

   Aug 2025 — Present · Canton, MI, US

   As Operations Manager at Vertical Cold Storage, I oversee daily warehouse and transportation activities, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and exceptional customer service. My role focuses on optimizing workflows, improving safety and compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that support company growth.Key Responsibilities:Lead and develop warehouse and transportation teams to meet productivity and quality targets.Manage customer accounts, including large-scale retail and foodservice partners, ensuring service excellence.Implement process improvements that reduce costs and increase operational efficiency.Oversee inventory control, logistics coordination, and cold chain compliance.Collaborate with senior leadership to align operations with strategic business goals.

Education

• University of Michigan-Dearborn

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2014 — 2018

• Washtenaw Community College

  Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Access
• Customer Service
• Accounting
• Research
• Teamwork
• Data Entry
• Outlook
• Microsoft Office
• Team Building
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Public Speaking