Episodes 122
Avg. Duration 51m
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Since Feb 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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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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Recent Episodes

S12E12 172 Years of Leadership: Building a Business That Lasts

Mar 05, 2026 48m Transcript

Send a textWhat 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

Feb 18, 2026 52m Transcript

Send a textIn 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

Jan 29, 2026 45m Transcript

Send a textIn 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

Jan 15, 2026 44m Transcript

Send a textIn 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

Dec 18, 2025 51m Transcript

Send a textIn 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

Dec 04, 2025 54m Transcript

Send a textThis week on the Manufacturing Leaders Podcast we welcome Stephen Mitchell, the CEO of SQCDP, a company dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency in manufacturing environments through…

S12E6 The 5 Fundamental Processes Every Successful Business Gets Right

Nov 27, 2025 50m Transcript

Send a textIn 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!

Nov 17, 2025 2m Transcript

Send a textBig 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

Sep 30, 2025 53m Transcript

Send a textIn 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

Sep 25, 2025 41m Transcript

Send a textIn 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

Sep 18, 2025 46m Transcript

Send a textFrom 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 shifted…

S12E3 Diversity Fuels Innovation in Manufacturing

Aug 28, 2025 42m Transcript

Send a textWhen 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, Operations…

S12E2 Manufacturing T-REX Leather

Aug 21, 2025 33m Transcript

Send a textDinosaur 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 Operations,…

S12E1 From Syria to the UK: Founding an Award Winning Cheese Brand

Jul 31, 2025 47m Transcript

Send a textRazan 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…

S11E9 The Impact of Early Industry Exposure on Future Talent

Jul 17, 2025 54m Transcript

Send a textDeclan Middleton, Engineering Manager at Perry Process Equipment, shares his journey from reluctant work experience student to respected leader and details how one summer placement changed…

S11E8 Don't wait for your boat to come ashore, swim out and reach it - from Apprentice to M.D

Jul 10, 2025 58m Transcript

Send a textMatthew Pemrick, Managing Director of Cicor, shares his journey from apprentice to business leader and how endurance sports like Ironman have shaped his approach to resilient leadership.In…

S11E7 Building Resilient Supply Chains in a Volatile World

Jul 03, 2025 49m Transcript

Send a textPeter Cottle, Head of Supply Chain at Walker Filtration, shares insights on leadership and innovation in modern supply chains.In this episode you will learn:How accountability, emotional…

S11E6 How to Unlock Your Teams Full Potential

Jun 26, 2025 49m Transcript

Send a textDaniel Stanway, transformational business coach and former manufacturing leader, shares how real change begins with identity, mindset, and trust. Learn how to create a culture where people…

S11E5 How To Win UK Defence Manufacturing Contracts

Jun 12, 2025 39m Transcript

Send a textKelly Maddison, UK Membership Director at Make UK Defence, shares insights on how SMEs can access opportunities in the defence sector.In this episode you will learn:How the MOD aims for…

S11E4 David Yodaiken: The Importance Of Communicating Your Vision In Manufacturing

May 22, 2025 45m Transcript

Send a textDavid Yodaiken shares his journey from working at the ground level in his father’s electronics company to becoming CEO of Cyclops Electronics. He explores how experience, communication,…

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