Manufacturing Leaders
Mark Bracknall
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Currently the Number 1 Manufacturing Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Mark Bracknall, Founder of Theo James Recruitment is the host of Manufacturing Leaders.
The UK is still a powerhouse in Manufacturing & Engineering. We speak to those who are helping to make those firms a success. By motivating, inspiring and managing teams.
Are you new to management? Are you keen to hear from those who are dealing with the same day-to-day challenges you are facing?
In this podcast we get inside the minds of the Managers in Manufacturing & Engineering, and understand how they get the best our of their teams and make Manufacturing & Engineering great.
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S12E18 AI, Automation and the Future of Engineering Leadership
Send us Fan MailIn the latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders' Podcast, Mark Bracknall is joined by Tim MacLaren, Operations Director at Industrial Technology Systems (ITS).Tim shares his…
S12E17 What the Best Leaders do Differently
Send us Fan MailIn the latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders’ Podcast, Mark Bracknall is joined by Ian Kinnery who shares his journey from leading multimillion-pound operations in the motor…
S12E16 Webinar: Employment Rights Act 2025: What HR Teams Need to do Now
Send us Fan MailIn this recent webinar, Mark Bracknall sat down with Keith Ivory, founder of Transition HR Ltd., for a timely discussion on the major employment law changes set to impact UK…
S12E15 The Reality of Startup Life in Manufacturing & Engineering
Send us Fan MailIn the latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders Podcast, Mark is joined by Gavin Duffy, CEO and Founder of Zeromachine, a pioneering business at the forefront of hydrogen-powered…
S12E14 Leadership Without Ego: Why the Best Leaders Work from Within
Send us Fan MailIn the latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders Podcast, Mark is joined by Malcolm Humble, Managing Director of Arian EMS, who has built his career from the shop floor through to…
S12E13 The Leadership Shift: Helping Engineers Step Up and Stand Out
Send us Fan MailIn the latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders Podcast, Mark is joined by Ashleigh McKendrick, founder of The STEM Coach and an experienced chemical engineer turned leadership…
S12E12 172 Years of Leadership: Building a Business That Lasts
Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to lead a 172-year-old business in a world that doesn't stand still?In the latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders Podcast, Mark is joined by Kiran Fothergill,…
S12E11 Building a World-Class Business from the North East
Send us Fan MailIn this latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders podcast, Mark welcomes Richard Bradley, CEO of SST Group, to discuss leadership, organisational culture, and the future of the…
S12E10 Unlocking the Secrets of Manufacturing Efficiency
Send us Fan MailIn the latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders podcast, we’re joined by Mark Greenhouse - a highly experienced manufacturing consultant who’s spent years working hands-on in the…
S12E9 What Great Leadership Really Looks Like in the Modern Workplace
Send us Fan MailIn the latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders podcast, Mark is joined by Krystina Snowden, HR Manager at Blachford, for an honest and insightful conversation about what modern…
S12E8 How Leadership is Evolving in Manufacturing
Send us Fan MailIn the latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders podcast, we sit down with Gary Sheader, the driving force behind the Manufacturers Alliance, for a wide-ranging conversation about…
S12E7 The Data Driven Decisions Transforming Operational Efficiency in Manufacturing
Send us Fan MailThis week on the Manufacturing Leaders Podcast we welcome Stephen Mitchell, the CEO of SQCDP, a company dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency in manufacturing environments…
S12E6 The 5 Fundamental Processes Every Successful Business Gets Right
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we explore practical leadership that prioritises speed of decision-making, honest risk, and shared accountability - while empowering true experts to lead within their…
S12E5 Big Announcement! Manufacturing Leaders Summit!
Send us Fan MailBig news for our community: we’re taking the energy from 100+ conversations and turning it into the Manufacturing Leaders Summit, a purpose-driven day dedicated to real progress in UK…
S12E4 4 - Day Week Webinar
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we share how the 4-day working week went from idea to reality across multiple manufacturing sites. You’ll hear how we trialled the shift with people-first thinking,…
S12E3 Lessons From 55 Years In Industry
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Paul Stockhill, Managing Director of Agemaspark, shares insights from his 55-year career in UK manufacturing. A passionate advocate for apprenticeships, Paul believes…
S12E3 How Authenticity Drives Operational Excellence in Industry
Send us Fan MailFrom administrative temp to Head of People at Expanded Metal, Jo Lloyd shares her 12-year journey of transforming leadership in manufacturing. She explains how the industry has…
S12E3 Diversity Fuels Innovation in Manufacturing
Send us Fan MailWhen a manufacturer doubles its workforce in just seven years despite industry-wide skills shortages, you know they’re doing something right. In this episode, Lorinda Lackay,…
S12E2 Manufacturing T-REX Leather
Send us Fan MailDinosaur leather, lab-grown meat, and replacement corneas might sound like science fiction, but they’re happening now in Newcastle at 3D BioTissues. Adam Crosby, Director of…
S12E1 From Syria to the UK: Founding an Award Winning Cheese Brand
Send us Fan MailRazan Alsous shares her journey from fleeing conflict in Syria to founding Yorkshire Dama Cheese, now one of the UK’s most celebrated artisan cheese brands.In this episode you will…
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