At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead transformation initiatives and drive operational excellence across multiple sites.
- Company: Cadre Holdings, a leader in innovative operational strategies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership development, and the chance to shape global operations.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with senior executives and drive cultural change.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by influencing business strategy and building a legacy of excellence.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in leadership roles with expertise in Lean and operational excellence.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
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
- 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 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
At Cadre Holdings, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Located in the vibrant Ottawa area, we offer our employees meaningful opportunities for growth and development, alongside competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment. Join us to lead transformative initiatives that not only enhance operational excellence but also empower you to make a lasting impact within the organization.
