Brian Schwalm
About Brian Schwalm
Brian Schwalm serves as the General Manager at Cintas in Strongsville, Ohio, where he has worked for 20 years. He has extensive experience in operations, management, and process improvement, having held various roles including Production Supervisor and Service Manager.
Work at Cintas
Brian Schwalm has worked at Cintas since 2004, currently holding the position of General Manager in Strongsville, Ohio. His career at Cintas began with the completion of the Cintas Management Training Program, which equipped him with skills in various areas including production, service, operations, administration, marketing, and sales. He transitioned to the operations side of the company in 2008, starting as a Production Supervisor at the Solon, OH plant, where he managed over 30 direct reports. Over the years, he has held multiple roles, including Production Manager and Service Manager, demonstrating a diverse range of operational expertise.
Education and Expertise
Brian Schwalm studied at Baldwin Wallace University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management from 2000 to 2004. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in management and operations. Additionally, he completed the Cintas Management Training Program, which provided him with comprehensive training in various business functions, enhancing his expertise in the field.
Achievements in Operations Management
In November 2017, Brian Schwalm was promoted to Six Sigma Black Belt for the East Central Group at Cintas. In this role, he supports 15 locations with initiatives focused on process improvement and revenue generation. His experience also includes serving as an interim Human Resource Manager at the SE Pittsburgh location, where he managed HR compliance, training, and employee engagement activities. In June 2019, he became the FS Operations Manager at the SE Pittsburgh Cintas location, overseeing the Facility Service business segment.
Career Progression
Brian Schwalm's career at Cintas reflects a steady progression through various roles. After beginning as a Production Supervisor in 2008, he advanced to Production Manager, followed by a role as Service Manager, where he managed nine service routes and over 1200 customers. His journey illustrates a commitment to operational excellence and leadership within the company.