Kirk Manders
Jackson,MI
Summary
Dedicated Safety professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety & Compliance Process Manager
Dart Container Corporation/DTX
Mason, MI
06.2023 - 12.2025
- Manage Driver Qualification files
- Document and investigate fleet injuries and accident
- Maintain ELD compliance
- Conduct weekly safety presentation with DTX fleet
- Develop monthly safety initiatives to reduce Accident/Injury
- Monitor CSA scores
Safety & Compliance Manager
Slingshot Transportation, Inc
Brooklyn, MI
05.2018 - 06.2023
- Responsible for US & Canadian driver and equipment compliance
- Document and investigate fleet incidents
- Manage driver ELDs
- Process driver payroll
- Conduct driver safety training
- Developed current accident reporting procedure
- Assist in other special projects as requested
Operations Supervisor
Penske Logistics
Jackson & Coldwater, MI
10.2014 - 04.2018
- Supervised team of 20+ local & OTR drivers
- Conducted employee training and orientation
- Monitored safety & compliance (US & CAN) for drivers & equipment
- Created driver/delivery schedules
- Conduct weekly log audits and driver observations
- Review and update driver qualification files
- Manage payroll and other HR related duties
- Monitor HOS and review violations with drivers
Account Manager
Coca-Cola Refreshments
Lansing, MI
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Responsible for sales and merchandising company brands to accounts
- Prepared and presented marketing plans to decision makers
- Achieved or exceeded quarterly sales/volume goals every quarter
- Prospected and developed multiple accounts
- Advised on route/territory efficiency with District Management
District Manager
Signature Retail Services
Lombard, IL
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Supervised field service/merchandising teams
- Conducted product training to store associates
- Evaluated employee performance
- Recruited and trained new employees
Regional Manager
Quality Merchandising Group
Mooresville, NC
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Supervision of retail merchandising reps and district managers
- Responsible for selling in of new product line and displays
- Conducted District product training classes
- Managed payroll
Sales Support Manager
Makita USA, Inc
Mount Prospect, IL
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Promoted from Retail Sales Representative after 9 months
- Managed 12 Sales Reps servicing 300+ retail accounts
- Coordinated sales and merchandising activities to retail accounts
- Created and presented Sales/ Marketing plans to Store Managers/Buyers
- Represented company at tradeshows and product training fairs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Science
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI1992
Skills
- Safety & Compliance (10 years)
- Accident Investigation ( 10 years)
- Logistics Operations(10years
- Dispatch (6 years)
- Management (15 years)
- Training (10 years)
- Recruiting (10 years)
- Employee Supervision (8 years)
- Customer Service (20 years)
- Sales (15 years)
- MS Office (20 years)
- Public Speaking (10 years)
Certification
- Certificate of Completion- Penske Foundation of Leadership Training
- Certificate of Completion- Dart Foundation of Management Principles
- Certificate of Completion-Smith System Defensive Driving
- Certificate of Completion-Dart Defensive Driving Academy Graduate
Timeline
Safety & Compliance Process Manager
Dart Container Corporation/DTX
06.2023 - 12.2025
Safety & Compliance Manager
Slingshot Transportation, Inc
05.2018 - 06.2023
Operations Supervisor
Penske Logistics
10.2014 - 04.2018
Account Manager
Coca-Cola Refreshments
01.2008 - 01.2014
District Manager
Signature Retail Services
01.2006 - 01.2008
Regional Manager
Quality Merchandising Group
01.2004 - 01.2006
Sales Support Manager
Makita USA, Inc
01.1998 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Social Science
Eastern Michigan University