Animal Operations Facilitator

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Melton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in pet care seeks an Animal Operations Facilitator to enhance operational excellence in animal care facilities. The role involves supervising a team, collaborating with multiple stakeholders, and identifying process improvements. Candidates should have experience in operational roles and strong skills in communication and problem-solving. This position offers a competitive salary of £33,000 - £37,500, with an annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

Industry competitive salary and benefits package

Access to in-house Mars University

Qualifications

• Experience in operational roles and process optimization.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and lead without authority.
• Strong drive for results and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of approximately 25 associates and 5 contractors.
• Identify continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to enhance performance.

Skills

Action Planning

Data Collection and Analysis

Health and Safety

Risk Management

Verbal Communication

Job description

Job Description:

As an Animal Operations Facilitator at Mars, you will drive operational excellence in one or more animal care facilities, ensuring high standards of welfare, efficiency, and data quality. This role focuses on team leadership without direct reports, identifying continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, optimize resources, and improve workflows. You will collaborate with multiple stakeholders and oversee key operations to enhance team, facilities and performance.

Location:

Waltham Petcare Science Institute, full-time at site. Working Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week, and performing as a senior site supervisor for 12 weekends a year & up to 3 bank holidays.

Salary:

£33,000 - 37,500, annual bonus, benefits

What are we looking for?

• Experience in operational roles, process optimization, and adherence quality and safety standards.
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams, lead without authority and influence stakeholders.
• Strong drive for results, communication and problem-solving skills.

Skills:

Action Planning, Data Collection and Analysis, Data Control, Health and Safety, Numerical Skills, Planning and Organizing, Policy and Procedures, Policy and Regulation, Risk Management, Verbal Communication

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of approximately 25 associates and 5 contractors, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Experience in operational roles, process optimization, and adherence quality and safety standards.
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams, lead without authority and influence stakeholders.
• Strong drive for results, communication and problem-solving skills

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.

Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions or are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form.

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