Regional Director, Cadre Operating Model (COM)

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 18, 2026
Experience: A min of 10years of progressive leadership experience in Operational Excellence, Lean, or Manufacturing
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 19, 2026

Original job description

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

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Responsibilities

Lead deployment and continuous improvement of the Cadre Operating Model across multiple business units and manufacturing sites, driving measurable gains in safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and employee engagement. Develop leaders and improvement capabilities, establish performance metrics and governance, and guide change adoption and sustained execution.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or a related field; Lean certification is preferred. Candidates need at least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in operational excellence, Lean, or manufacturing, proven multi-site transformation experience, deep Lean expertise, strong leadership and coaching skills, and willingness to travel extensively.

Skills

Operational Excellence
Lean
Kaizen
Daily Management
Value Stream Mapping
Root Cause Analysis
Continuous Improvement
Change Management
KPI Development
Performance Management
Executive Reporting
Strategic Planning
Leadership Coaching
Cross-Functional Leadership
Manufacturing Operations
Problem Solving

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Keywords

Cadre Operating Model
Operational Excellence
Lean
Kaizen
Daily Management
Value Stream Mapping
Root Cause Analysis
Continuous Improvement
Manufacturing
Enterprise Transformation
Change Management
Safety
Quality
Delivery
Cost
Inventory
Employee Engagement
KPI Frameworks
Operational Scorecards
Performance Governance
Problem Solving
Leadership Development
Site Assessments
Executive Reporting
Performance Improvement

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