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 - Solid 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 Leadership Competencies - Enterprise Leadership &

• Strategic Thinking - Change Leadership - Coaching &

• Talent Development - Influence Without Authority - Results Orientation &

• Accountability - Continuous Learning &

• Improvement Mindset Why This Role is Compelling This is not a traditional CI role.

It is an opportunity 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

📌 Regional Director, Cadre Operating Model (COM) (Ottawa)
🏢 Safariland Group
📍 Ottawa