Animal Operations Facilitator

Mars; Waltham on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pet care company is seeking an Animal Operations Facilitator at the Waltham Petcare Science Institute. You will drive operational excellence in animal care facilities, focusing on high standards of welfare, efficiency, and data quality. This role involves team leadership without direct reports, identifying improvements to streamline processes and enhance workflows. The ideal candidate has experience in operational roles and excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Competitive salary of £33,000 - £37,500 plus annual bonus and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

Industry-competitive salary

Company bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in operational roles, process optimization, and adherence to 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of approximately 25 associates and 5 contractors.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.

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

Job description

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 of 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

• 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.
• Supervise a team of approximately 25 associates and 5 contractors, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverseand 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.

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.