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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Narrative (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($)	Jul. 02, 2023 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($)	Jul. 02, 2023 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2024 EUR (€)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
(Expense) income from derivative instruments	$ (2.8)	$ 2.0	$ (12.1)	$ 9.7
Forward contracts \| Designated as hedging instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Expected reclassification of gain (loss) over the next 12 months	0.1		0.1
Forward contracts \| Designated as hedging instrument \| Cash flow hedges \| Sell US Dollars and buy Canadian Dollars
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	98.5		98.5
Forward contracts \| Designated as hedging instrument \| Cash flow hedges \| Sell US Dollars and buy Great Britain Pounds
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	8.3		8.3
Currency swap maturing October 2024 \| Designated as hedging instrument \| Cash flow hedges
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	150.0		150.0		€ 156.0
Currency swap and interest rate swap \| Designated as hedging instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Expected reclassification of gain (loss) over the next 12 months	$ 1.9		$ 1.9