Manufacturing Roundtable

How is leadership in UK manufacturing evolving, and what do today’s managers need to thrive? Join host Carly Bradshaw alongside senior leaders from Hotel Chocolat, Ibstock, and Samworth Brothers as they explore the real‑world challenges shaping the sector; and the practical leadership strategies that are driving measurable impact on the ground. In this 49‑minute roundtable, you’ll hear honest, experience‑led insight into: 🔧 Workforce pressures, automation, and the pace of change 📉 Skills shortages, ageing workforces, and emerging succession gaps 📈 Data-driven operations and the rise of continuous improvement mindsets 👥 Why first‑line managers influence the entire organisational culture 🎓 How structured leadership programmes transform confidence, capability, and performance 🤝 How Instep partners with manufacturing organisations to build meaningful, long‑term impact Featuring: • Carly Bradshaw — Associate Trainer, Instep UK (Host) • Debbie Fish — Learning & Development Manager, Hotel Chocolat • Clare Sutton — Learning & Development Lead, Ibstock • Carl Yadav — Production Manager, Samworth Brothers 🌟 What You’ll Learn ✔ What effective modern manufacturing leadership looks like ✔ Why technical experts need people skills to succeed ✔ How coaching, mentoring and structured programmes shift culture ✔ Real examples of capability development improving KPIs, productivity & confidence ✔ How to prepare your leadership pipeline for the next 5–10 years ✔ How organisations can build continuous improvement into the everyday