Difficult but rewarding as Mars continues to change the old wasteful Doanes culture to the more modern and sustainable culture that is the essence of Mars. - Shift Lead Mars Employee Review

4.0
Oct 4, 2014
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Pros

Mars promotes from within, trains heavily, and provides a comfortable benefits package that is competitive with most companies.

Cons

Site specific cons are constantly changing plant management as they advance their careers and move to other locations every couple years, lack of accountability in performance and daily routines, and implementation of new processes that don't stick because of the previous two things.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

I’ve been at Mars (Yorkville site) for about three months as a Quality Systems Senior Specialist, and so far it’s been a great experience. Everyone has been genuinely friendly, welcoming, and willing to help. The culture feels very supportive—people want to see you succeed and are quick to share knowledge and offer guidance. My manager has been amazing and is truly invested in my growth. She’s helped set clear expectations, encouraged development, and provided the tools and support I need to be successful.

Cons

None so far—still new, but my experience has been very positive.

4.0
Jun 17, 2026
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Pros

Great people who believe in a common mission. Strong leadership and support.

Cons

Budgets and decision making for technical programs are centralized at a high level with little to no consideration for how it affects individual programs and their unique needs. Heavy bureaucracy involved in setting up simple things.

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