Adam Barger

I am an commercial cleaning industry professional of 30+ years with over 20 years in management. I have a tremendous passion for training and seek to improve all that are under my authority. I have a proven track record of project management, time management, and organization. I have been pivotal in training many new hires into leadership roles in my career.

Jani-King of Cleveland, Broadview Heights, OH 2022-2024

Franchise Operations Director

Led a team of 5 operations managers that are responsible for 600 clients, 130+ franchises in the northern Ohio area.

• Oversee all training and development
• Served as the key decision maker for client retention, training, quality control

Company Director

Led a team of 50 that are responsible for executing the daily operations associated with running a facilities management organization, consisting of facility maintenance, cleaning, and special projects. This includes partial budget responsibility for operations.

• Oversee the total workforce management to ensure proper staffing levels to better service contractual obligations with client companies.
• Served as the key decision maker for establishing and modifying corporate policies for HR, safety, quality control, sales, marketing, capital equipment maintenance.

Environmental Services Supervisor – Akron General

Led a team of 85, with 18 direct reports, which were responsible for facilities maintenance for one of the premier healthcare facilities in the country.

• Developed and implemented a set of new policies and procedures for yearly floorcare maintenance in a sterile, hospital environment.
• Implemented a cross-training program for departmental staff that enabled more efficient workforce management to ensure proper staffing levels.

Special Services Manager

Led a team of 44, with 5 direct reports, that were responsible for special projects undertaken by the company. This included responding to RFPs with competitive bids to gain the contract.

• Served as the primary trainer for special services, developing and implementing a departmental wide training program for staff.
• Oversaw workforce management for special projects, ensuring optimum staffing levels to drive profitability for each contract.
• Tasked to implement a continuing education program for the company to increase bench strength and assist associates with professional development.

Owner and Managing Director

Launched a facilities management company of 2 teams of up to 8 members that provided specialized services, including engaging in the cleanup of environmental hazards. This included holding full P&L responsibility for the company for 2 separate markets.

• Grew the business in the Dallas market over the course of 2 years before selling that section of the company to a competitor in Dallas.
• Designed and implemented a set of standard operating procedures utilized to train all personnel on the safe operation of the business, while complying with OSHA regulations.
• Oversaw the professional development of associates through a continuing education program that enables high performers to continue to grow professionally.

• John Carroll University, University Heights, OH, BBA.