Continuous Process Improvement Manager at Mustang Cat

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Analytics, Change Management, Problem Solving, Cross-Functional Leadership, Performance Tracking, Standard Operating Procedures, KPI Management, Process Optimization

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Building Texas… Powering the World. Since 1952, Mustang has proudly served the construction, oil & gas, power generation, marine, and manufacturing industries as the authorized Caterpillar® dealer for Southeast Texas. Start your career with Mustang Cat - one of America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces of 2025! Now Hiring: Continuous Process Improvement Manager (Operational Excellence | Multi-Branch Operations | Rental Services) Mustang Cat is seeking a driven and analytical Continuous Process Improvement Manager to support operational excellence initiatives across Mustang Rental Services. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for driving execution consistency, operational discipline, and continuous improvement across a multi-branch rental operation serving the construction, industrial, infrastructure, and energy industries. Job Summary In this role, you’ll partner closely with Branch Operations, Service, Fleet, Heavy Rents, Sales, and Central Operations teams to improve operational performance, eliminate inefficiencies, and strengthen execution consistency across the business. Key Responsibilities Operational Standardization & Execution Drive adoption and compliance with standard operating procedures across branches, yards, shops, and dispatch Identify execution gaps and variability across locations; lead corrective action plans with branch leadership Support rollout and reinforcement of new operating models, workflows, and process changes Act as a field-facing execution leader—present in branches, yards, and operations regularly Performance Improvement & Continuous Improvement Lead continuous improvement initiatives targeting cost to serve, delivery execution, turnaround time, and labor productivity Partner with branch and regional leaders to improve Rev/FTE, GM/FTE, and operational throughput metrics Apply Lean / Six Sigma concepts pragmatically to eliminate waste and friction in daily operations Track initiative progress and ensure benefits realization Cross-Functional Enablement Partner with Fleet and Central Ops to ensure operational readiness, availability logic, and execution alignment Support Service and Heavy Rents in improving repair cycle time, dispatch effectiveness, and job execution flow Collaborate with Pricing, Sales, and Finance leaders to ensure execution aligns with revenue and margin objectives Reporting & Governance Develop and maintain execution scorecards and dashboards tied to operational KPIs Monitor leading indicators and surface risks early to Operations and Executive leadership Drive accountability through clear ownership, follow-up, and execution cadence Support monthly operating reviews with data-driven insights and recommendations Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification preferred Experience 7+ years of experience in operations, operational excellence, or continuous improvement roles Experience in equipment rental, industrial services, logistics, construction, or asset-intensive environments strongly preferred Proven track record of driving execution improvements across multiple locations or teams Experience directly managing teams and developing employees Skills & Competencies Strong operational analytics and problem-solving capability Ability to influence without authority across branches and functional teams Practical application of Lean / CI principles (not theoretical) Strong communication and change management skills High comfort working in the field and with frontline teams Attributes Execution-oriented and results-driven Structured, disciplined, and data-focused Comfortable challenging the status quo High ownership mindset with strong follow-through This role plays a critical part in supporting Mustang Rental Services’ continued growth by improving execution consistency, operational efficiency, and profitability across the organization. Success in this position will directly impact operational performance, customer experience, and long-term business growth. Check out the Mustang Cat Anthem to see our mission in action! Having trouble logging in? Create an account through the link on the "Sign In" pop-up window, and apply today! Mustang Cat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Drive operational standardization and execution consistency across multi-branch rental operations to eliminate inefficiencies. Lead continuous improvement initiatives focusing on cost to serve, labor productivity, and operational throughput metrics.