Job Description
Posted Monday, June 29, 2026 at 4:00 AM

TOGETHER, WE SAVE LIVES

At Cadre Holdings, we are transforming how our businesses operate; building a high-performance culture grounded in integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Global Director, the Regional Director of the Cadre Operating Model (COM) will play a pivotal leadership role in driving this transformation across multiple business units and manufacturing sites located in the Ottawa region. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role ; where you partner directly with executive leadership to translate strategy into measurable business results.

You won’t just deploy tools; you will build capability, shape culture, and deliver sustainable performance improvement

What You’ll Do:
Drive Enterprise Transformation

Lead the deployment and evolution of the Cadre Operating Model across multiple sites and business units

Translate strategic objectives into actionable operational roadmaps that deliver measurable results

Partner closely with executive and site leadership to align priorities and accelerate performance

Lead Operational Excellence at Scale

Champion initiatives that improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and Employee Engagement

Establish and standardize best-in-class continuous improvement methodologies across the region

Ensure disciplined execution and sustainment of Lean principles, Daily Management, and problem-solving practices

Build Leaders and Organizational Capability

Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to Plant Managers, COM leaders, and senior leadership

Develop leadership capability in Lean, structured problem solving, and daily accountability systems

Facilitate workshops, site assessments, and Kaizen events that accelerate learning and impact

Deliver Measurable Impact

Identify and prioritize high-value improvement opportunities across the network

Drive cross-functional initiatives and remove barriers to execution

Ensure solutions are implemented, sustained,



and delivering expected outcomes

Own Performance Management and Governance

Develop KPI frameworks and operational scorecards that provide transparency and drive accountability

Establish governance rhythms to track initiatives, savings, and maturity progression

Provide clear, data-driven updates to executive leadership on progress and risks

Champion Culture and Change

Build a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and engagement

Lead change management efforts to ensure adoption of new ways of working

Embed sustainable systems that enable long‑term growth and performance

What Success Looks Like

Measurable improvement in key operational metrics across multiple sites

Strong adoption and sustainment of the Cadre Operating Model

Increased leadership capability and accountability at all levels

A visible, engaged continuous improvement culture across the organization

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, Business, or related field (Lean certification preferred)

A min of 10years of progressive leadership experience in Operational Excellence, Lean, or Manufacturing

Proven success leading multi‑site or enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives

Deep expertise in Lean, Kaizen, Daily Management, Value Stream Mapping, and Root Cause Analysis

Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels

Demonstrated ability to build teams, develop leaders, and drive cultural change

Experience creating KPI dashboards, performance systems, and executive‑level reporting

Willingness to travel extensively across sites

Enterprise Leadership & Strategic Thinking

Influence Without Authority

Results Orientation & Accountability

Why This Role is Compelling
This is not a traditional CI role. It is an chance to:

Shape how Cadre operates globally

Work directly with senior executives and influence business strategy

Lead transformation across multiple businesses and facilities

Build a legacy of operational excellence and leadership capability

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📌 Regional Director, Cadre Operating Model (COM) (Quebec City)
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📍 Quebec City