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Mars UK • USA-Ohio-Lewisburg | United States of America

Education and Training Assistant

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

The Education and Training Assistant is accountable for the development, execution and tracking of the training program developed in collaboration with the HSE, Q&FS and Production Managers. The Training Lead collaborates on the development of the over-arching training program, develops training materials that suites functional requirement as well as develop material to onboard new joiners tracks associate participation, manages the logistics of delivering training. This role will deliver training sessions as required to either end users or as part of “Train the Trainer” sessions.

What are we looking for?

  • Degree or higher in Human Resources, Education, Business Management, basic sciences or other business related disciplines.

  • 3 years of experience in developing and delivering training.

  • Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (mentoring, coaching, on-the-job or in classroom training, e-learning, workshops, simulations, etc).

  • Ability to work any shift as needed.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Role Profiling & Skills Management

  • Define clear role profiles outlining responsibilities, skills, and knowledge requirements.

  • Maintain and update factory skills matrices.

  • Support Associates in completing Step-Up Cards aligned with role profiles.

Training & Knowledge Capture

  • Deliver training and coaching on Education & Training (E&T) processes and tools on the factory floor.

  • Train Associates on One-Point Lessons (OPL) to ensure effective communication.

  • Develop Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in key operational areas to support Associates.

  • Develop and implement On-the-Job Training (OJT) programs.

  • Ensure training materials are updated and available in digital platforms (POKA/Weever).

  • Manage the site training calendar and update courses.

  • Support standardized onboarding processes for new Associates.

Capability Building & Training System Ownership

  • Own and manage training systems within assigned areas (Skills Matrix, Glidepath, etc.).

  • Record Associate capabilities through training guides, assessments, and Step-Up Cards.

  • Obtain and use OJT and Expert Trainer certifications to deliver training programs.

  • Provide support and troubleshooting for OJT delivery.

  • Coordinate with Safety, Quality, and Training departments to ensure compliance.

Pillar Membership & Scheduling

  • Act as Essential Element Owner within the Education & Training (E&T) Pillar.

  • Work flexible day-based shifts to meet training needs.

  • Create and update the work instructions.

  • Work flexible day-based shifts to meet training needs.

Knowledge Transfer & Onboarding

  • Develop and implement On-the-Job Training Programs.

  • Ensure training materials are updated and available in digital platforms (POKA/Weever).

  • Manage the site training calendar and update courses.

  • Support standardized onboarding processes for new Associates.

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 company bonus.

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Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
LinkedIn learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at Mars UK

Company employees

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (male:female)

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