Mars reviews

4.3

87% would recommend to a friend

(4,401 total reviews)
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Poul Weihrauch

91% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Mars has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4,401 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Mars employee rating is 24% above average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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1.0
Sep 12, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The factory, the restroom and the canteen are very clean.

Cons

Let's be brutally honest: the R&D team at Raglan/Bathurst is a technical dumpster fire. This isn't a team of engineers or scientists; it's a collection of over-managed, under-skilled impostors who somehow missed the memo on basic scientific principles. The team is so incompetent that they miss simple scale-up calculations for transferring data from one type of extruder to another, and some of the team members struggle to answer the basic questions on the factory floor. Their incompetence isn't just a minor flaw; it's their defining feature. They can't troubleshoot their way out of a simple process issue, constantly begging the operators to do their thinking for them. Innovation? Forget it. They wouldn't know a new idea if it hit them in the face. The R&D managers/Scientists are the cherry on top of this crap sundae. They are micromanaging tyrants who would rather see a project fail than have an employee they can't control succeed. Point out a legitimate technical flaw? Congratulations, you've just made an enemy, and they will actively work to get you fired. They don't want talent; they want obedient, silent puppets. To any top talent with options: Do not join. This role is career suicide. They will force you to burn your annual leave over Christmas because they're that cheap and pathetic. If you are top talent in the job market, do not join this company three hours away from Sydney, located in the country side. The location is so remote that your social life will be severely impacted.

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Mars Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We’re sorry to hear your experience with us has not been positive. We aim to support our Associates in every way throughout their time with us and are committed to their wellbeing and development. Please reach out to the independent, confidential team at ombudsman@effem.com, and we look forward to discussing this further.
4.0
Sep 12, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great work life balance, nice culture, people care

Cons

Can be a bit slow to get things approved, analysis paralysis and getting lots of stakeholders agreed

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Mars Response
9mo
We’re happy to hear your experience with us was positive. Our Associates’ wellbeing and development are hugely important to us and it’s always good to hear good feedback. We wish you every success in your future endeavours. Thank you for taking the time to share!
5.0
Sep 11, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work environment and great team

Cons

Rarely any home office available

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