Team Talk: the people who make up Mars Drinks 13 08 2008 - 12:02:02 PM

People often forget that a business, no matter how large or small, is made up of people. Their dedication, commitment and passion is what makes a difference to customers.  We thought we’d open our doors to tell you a bit about the people that make up Mars Drinks.  So, first, meet Dean Sawyer.

Dean has worked at Mars Drinks for over 10 years and is a Drinks Supply Analyst in Logistics. He started out on the factory floor and worked his way into his current position. Dean is a blackbelt in Taekwon-Do.

Q. What’s your favourite KLIX or FLAVIA drinks choice?
A. I am a dedicated KLIX guy!

Q. How would colleagues describe you?
A. That I am professional at what I do, approachable, open and ‘a nice guy’. No-one finds it difficult to talk to me.

Q. What is a typical day like?
A. Logistics is about making sure that customers get the products they want when they need them. My day revolves around making sure this happens. 

Q. Why did you decide to work in Logistics?
A. I just fell into it really. Whilst working in the drinks factory I was approached to join Logistics, and here I am. What’s great about Mars Drinks is if you’ve got the right attitude and skill set there are opportunities to move within the company.

Q. What makes Mars Drinks such a special place to work?
A. It started as a family business and, even though it’s big now, it’s still run as a family business.

Q. How do you switch off at the end of a busy shift?
A. I teach Taekwon-Do and soccer in the evenings and at weekends.

Q. What do you like best about working at Mars Drinks?
A. The people are great, there are some fantastic characters here. I work in a small team of six, we know each other well and enjoy working together. It’s a professional team.

Q. Why have you stayed so long at Mars Drinks?
A. I love the teamwork. The Logistics department gets to interact with the rest of the company.

Q. What’s your proudest achievement?
A. My family (of course) and achieving my black belt in Taekwon-Do. It took five years of training, four times a week!

Q. Pub grub or fancy restaurant?
A. Definitely pub grub!