Offers “Mars”

Expires soon Mars

Animal Care Manager

  • Lewisburg, USA
  • Personal services

Job description

A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there’s more to being in business than just making a profit. That’s the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet.  What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it’s never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It’s about how you can grab everything that’s within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It’s about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we’ll all be a little better off. It’s that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

Mars has net sales of more than $33 billion, operates six business segments including Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, Symbioscience, and more than 75,000 Associates worldwide that are putting its Principles into action to make a difference for people and the planet through its performance.

Mars brands include: Petcare – PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, BANFIELD® Pet Hospital, CESAR®, SHEBA®, DREAMIES® and NUTRO®; Chocolate – M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, DOVE®, GALAXY®, MARS®, MILKY WAY® and TWIX®; Wrigley – DOUBLEMINT®, EXTRA®, ORBIT® and 5™ chewing gums, SKITTLES® and STARBURST® candies, and ALTOIDS® AND LIFESAVERS® mints. Food – UNCLE BEN’S®, DOLMIO®, EBLY®, MASTERFOODS®, SEEDS OF CHANGE® and ROYCO®; Drinks – ALTERRA COFFEE ROASTERS™, THE BRIGHT TEA COMPANY™, KLIX® and FLAVIA®; Symbioscience – COCOAVIA® and WISDOM PANEL®.

 

Royal Canin USA is a leader in science-based cat and dog health nutrition. Founded by a veterinarian in 1968, Royal Canin has more than 40 years of experience in delivering individualized nutritional solutions. In collaboration with an expert team of nutritionists, breeders and veterinarians from around the world, Royal Canin places cats and dogs at the central point of the innovation process. The Royal Canin product line offers a range of diets based on size, age, breed, lifestyle and therapeutic requirements. Royal Canin diets are available at veterinary hospitals and pet specialty stores nationwide. Royal Canin is a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated. To learn more about Royal Canin, visit www.royalcanin.us

 

 

 

Purpose of Role

The focus of this role is to support the Animal Manager and ensure the safety and well-being of the pets. Included in the responsibilities is management of the day-to-day operations of the PHNC and the direct management of the animal caretakers and specialist as well as animal duties as needed.

 

Principal Accountabilities

·  Oversight of the daily operations of the animal units of the PHNC to ensure pet safety and well-being, efficient running of the facility and that quality data are gathered from the protocols and delivered to the business.
·  Implementation of the MARS Standard Operating Procedures and Animal Management Programs within the PFC
·  Management of the Pet Caretakers and specialists within the unit.  Includes coordination of work schedules and duties, objective setting and business & personal development plans. 
·  Collaborate with the behaviorist and training team to comply and support the animal welfare and enrichment policies
·  Coordinate with the Veterinarian for any health needs of the pets in the pet care unit.
·  Manage documentation of activities within the PHNC and provide appropriate reports.
·  Management of supplies for the PHNC.

 

Critical Mars Leadership Capabilities

·  Delivers Consistent Results
·  Creates Collaborative Relationships
·  Engages Associates
·  Develops Talent

 

Key Supporting Competencies

·  Directing Others
·  Priority Setting
·  Planning
·  Managing & Measuring Work
·  Communication Skills
·  Motivating Others
·  Problem Solving

 

Key Functional Skills/Knowledge

·  Knowledge of animal health and management issues
·  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
·  Solid people management skills
·  Good knowledge of statistical methods

 

Minimum Qualifications

·  Minimum BS or MS in a biological science ( biology, animals sciences, nutrition, etc) or equivalent experience
·  Minimum 1-3 years of experience handling animals
·  Experience working in an animal facility is preferred
·  People management experience is preferred but not required
·  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
·  Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

 

 

Every associate at Mars has responsibility for the achievement of quality and food safety.

 

As a privately-held, family-owned company, Mars Petcare US offers benefits which reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining great people. This includes excellent pay, competitive health and dental care coverage, a retirement plan, a very competitive vacation plan and unrivalled career advancement opportunities, to name just a few of our unique and generous benefits.
 
If you're looking for a place where you can take ownership for your work, where the pace is fast, the environment is built around the importance of open communication, and where employees are called "associates" and treated as such, then we want to hear from you.
 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

                           
Visit www.mars.com to learn more about our company and for information about all of our current openings. Please, no agencies.

 

Mars Inc. is a tobacco free workplace.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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