Unit Operations Manager

TieTalent; Waltham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet care company based in Waltham is seeking a Unit Operations Manager to oversee a team of up to 25 people. The role emphasizes quality, health, safety, and operational excellence in animal units. Candidates should hold a degree in a scientific discipline and possess strong leadership and analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £42,000 - £52,000 and a bonus structure.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Best-in-class learning and development

Access to Mars University

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level in a scientific discipline is essential.
• R&D or Operations background is preferred.
• Experience with line management and people leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of up to 25 people across 1 or 2 units.
• Accountable for Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Support delivery of research plan and optimize data quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Collaborative partnership building

Education

Degree in scientific discipline

Job description

Job Description:

Unit Operations Manager

Based - Waltham Petcare Science Institute

Salary - £42,000 - £52,000 pa + 12% Bonus

What are we looking for?

• Educated to Degree level in a scientific discipline - this is an essential requirement.
• R&D or Operations background.
• Line manager and people leadership experience with proven ability to build and lead high performing teams.
• A proven ability to build strong collaborative partnerships.
• Confidence in handling and analysing performance data.
  
  

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Provide great line management, for a team of up to 25 people, across 1 or 2 units.
• Accountability for Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards on the units.
• Ensure the highest standards of animal welfare and care on all animal units.
• Support the delivery of the research plan, and optimise the quality of data generated in research studies.
• Actively monitor delivery and effectiveness of Waltham standards and operational KPIs.
• Own and manage continuous improvement projects on the areas of unit Quality, Safety, Environment & Animal Welfare.
  
  

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 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 company bonus.
  
  

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