At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive transformation and operational excellence across multiple sites in the Ottawa region.
- Company: Cadre Holdings, a leader in innovative business operations.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership development, and the chance to shape company culture.
- Other info: Opportunity to build a legacy of operational excellence and leadership capability.
- Why this job: Influence business strategy and lead impactful change at a global level.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in leadership roles with expertise in Lean and operational excellence.
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 minimum of 10 years 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.
Regional Director, Cadre Operating Model employer: Safariland Group
At Cadre Holdings, we pride ourselves on fostering a high-performance culture that prioritizes integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a Regional Director in the Ottawa region, you will have the unique opportunity to partner with executive leadership, driving transformative initiatives that not only enhance operational excellence but also cultivate leadership capabilities across multiple sites. Our commitment to employee growth, coupled with a collaborative work environment, ensures that you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the industry.
