Job Description:
Education & Training Lead
Job purpose
Strategic E&T Leadership & MSE Business Partnership
Drive Site Capability Strategy: Serve as the primary strategic partner and subject matter expert (SME) to the Site Leadership Team, steering the Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) Education & Training (E&T) pillar.
Define Capability Frameworks: Design, implement, and govern the factory capability framework in strict alignment with MSE guidelines; establish clear role definitions, standardized skill assessment processes, and highly visible site-wide training matrices across all value streams.
Manage E&T Budget: Architect, negotiate, and govern the site training budget to ensure alignment with the site financial plan while maximizing return on learning investment.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Standardization
Standardize Learning Processes: Partner closely with regional and local SMEs, Value Stream Managers, and Team Leaders to establish, maintain, and audit sustainable site-level E&T process standards.
Systematize Knowledge Flow: Own and optimize the site’s structured onboarding, cross-training, knowledge capture, and knowledge transfer programs to ensure standard work is consistently sustained.
Manage External Vendors: Source, evaluate, and manage strategic partnerships with external training providers to supplement internal capabilities where required.
Training Execution, Tooling & Technology
Deploy Digital Learning Tools: Design, implement, and facilitate engaging learning tools, utilizing the Learning Management System (LMS) to track, measure, and scale shop-floor capability.
Deliver Hands-on Training: Deliver high-impact training on core operational topics (including Quality & Food Safety (Q&FS), Structured Problem Solving, and Autonomous Maintenance (AM)) and spearhead "Train-the-Trainer" programs to build a self-sustaining coaching culture.
Team Leadership & Business Continuity
Lead and Develop People: Direct and coach the site Training Coordinators, ensuring they effectively execute job assessments to validate shop-floor skills.
Mitigate Capability Risks: Proactively analyze skill gaps and training matrices to update curriculum, safeguard business continuity, and directly support site performance targets.
What are we looking for?
University degree in a technical field
Several consistant years of experience in Supply/Manufacturing
Strong knowledge of TPM, Lean, and Operational Excellence principles
Experience with competency-based training, skill matrices, and learning systems
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.
Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here
Education & Training Lead in Slough employer: Mars - UK
At Mars, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that champions the voice of the Pet Parent while fostering collaboration across diverse teams. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through best-in-class learning opportunities at Mars University, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects our dedication to our associates' well-being. Join us in our mission to build trust with pet parents and make a meaningful impact in their lives, all while working in a supportive and purpose-driven environment.
