Regional Director, Cadre Operating Model (COM)

TOGETHER, WE SAVE LIVES

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