Regional Director, Cadre Operating Model (COM)

Safariland Group; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

You will develop leadership capability, coach senior teams, and lead Kaizen events to accelerate learning and impact, while ensuring governance and transparent reporting to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or related field (Lean certification preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Operational Excellence, Lean, or Manufacturing.
• Proven success leading multi-site or enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of the Cadre Operating Model across multiple sites and business units.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable operational roadmaps with measurable results.
• Coach plant managers and leaders in Lean, daily management, and problem-solving.
• Develop KPI frameworks and governance rhythms to track initiatives and savings.
• Drive culture change toward continuous improvement and accountability.

Skills

Operational leadership

Lean & Kaizen

Value stream mapping

Root cause analysis

Cross-site leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/operations/business

Lean certification

Job description

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

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