
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 a... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 130 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessManagementCareers | |||

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In this latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders Podcast, Mark Bracknall welcomes Gareth Kane, Managing Director of Terra Infirma, sustainability consultant, author, and host of the Net Zero Business Podcast, to discuss sustainab... more
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In this latest episode of the Manufacturing Leaders podcast, Mark welcomes Guy Armitage, Managing Director of York Handmade Brick, to discuss family business leadership, craftsmanship, innovation, and the future of sustainable manuf... more
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In 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 unconventional career journey, from starting out in t... more
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In 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 industry, including serving as managing director of ... more
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In 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 businesses.
With more than 30 years of HR experience span... more
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In 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 heavy machinery and sustainable engineering innova... more
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In 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 leading a successful electronics manufacturing bus... more
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In 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 coach.
Together, they explore the often-challenging... more









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The show centers on leadership, culture, and operational excellence in manufacturing and engineering, with a strong emphasis on people, apprenticeships, and practical leadership development. Common threads include authentic leadership, HR and onboarding in manufacturing, workforce transformation, and the role of regional ecosystems in sustaining long‑lived family and corporate manufacturers. Episodes frequently blend real‑world case studies with actionable frameworks (e.g., how to scale leadership, implement apprenticeships, or pursue efficiency through data and lean practices), making it helpful for managers, HR leaders, and early‑stage entrepreneurs aiming to raise their teams' performance. A standout pattern is the focus on long‑term tal... more
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Recent guests on Manufacturing Leaders include:
1. Guy Armitage
2. Tim MacLaren
3. Ian Kinnery
4. Gavin Duffy
5. Malcolm Humble
6. Ashleigh McKendrick
7. Kiran Fothergill
8. Richard Bradley
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