Job opportunity
Regional Director of Operational Excellence & Transformation
Safariland Group
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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Apply on source site 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
#J-18808-Ljbffr