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      Mars Symbioscience - An utter nightmare and career killer - Manager Mars Employee Review

      3.0
      Aug 3, 2013
      Manager
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Mars, Inc is truly a great company. The pet and chocolate divisions are wonderful places to work, run by very smart people.

      Cons

      Stay away from the Symbioscience Division. It is managed by a family member whose behavior and management skills are often frightening. The management team of the unit have little to no management experience. Their sole mission is to ensure that the unit spends their budgets, as volume and profitability are not really that important. If you are really serious about your professional career and reputation, I highly recommend staying in the pet, food or candy units.

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      5.0
      Jun 24, 2026
      Vice president, marketing
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Iconic brands, privately held/family owned, principle based, and relationship based culture.

      Cons

      Slow decision making. High ratio of recruitment of Sr. Leaders from external companies conflicting with culture.

      5.0
      Jun 23, 2026
      Quality systems senior specialist
      Recommend
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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.

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