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 recent 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 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

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📌 Regional Director of Operational Excellence & Transformation (Montreal)
🏢 Safariland Group
📍 Montreal