Site Administrator (Moore) (Finance)

Job Description:

Job: Site Administrator

Shift: Days

Location: Mars Petcare (Fort Smith, AR)

Mars Petcare is seeking a Site Administrator to join our exciting pet food business at a Fort Smith, AR, manufacturing plant. We focus on the unique needs of cats and dogs. Our obsession with detail allows us to deliver precise, effective nutrition and help them become their magnificent best.

As part of our overall total compensation package, Mars Petcare offers a competitive benefits package to all associates: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) for up to three weeks of vacation, 12 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave, and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.

The Site Administrator supports the Plant Manager, Leadership Team, and Production Associates. This position helps to maximize and extend the effectiveness of the Site Leadership Team by identifying & leading key site activities around the areas of communication, policies & practices, general associate support, engagement, and event coordination and provides recommendations to staff to help drive improvements and efficiencies across the site. Responsible for scheduling local, regional, and global meetings and organizing site visits for Mars family members and state/local officials.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Communications: Supports key communication initiatives at the Site. Ensures the successful execution of global, regional, and local communication activities, including the Mars Ambassador Program, EI&D activities, Policy Updates, Town Hall Meetings, Mars Associate Survey, and Principles in Action.
• Site Engagement: Makes recommendations to help improve Associate engagement, creates site-specific programs, leads site recognition programs, and seeks to understand best practices in the network that can be leveraged at the site.
• Coordination of site activities: Coordinates All Associate's Day, site parties or outings, MVP events, recognition activities, holiday luncheons, team training, team-building activities, service awards, and site giveaways. Organizes visits to the Site from associates across the globe, including Mars family members, ambassador program visitors, and state and local officials. Manages donation activities with theSite and Community.
• Systems/Processes: Key user for Mars Systems, including Kronos, Workday, Teams, SCALA, Ariba, SAP, Audio and Video conferencing, and My Mars web posting.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience,preferably working with afast-paced manufacturing site
• Project Management experience
• Willingness to visit theplant floor frequently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills and strong team player
• Experience and comfort working with all associates, including theleadership team and vendors and contractors
• Attention to detail and strong follow-up skills.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to anticipate needs and execute proactively.
• Strong conflict management skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong Communication Skills and ability to engage with associates
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PPT, Work, Outlook)
• HS Diploma or GED

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 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.

About Mars, Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN'S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.