In 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 industry.

Mark’s career spans from high-speed food production to advising factories across a wide range of manufacturing environments. Along the way, he’s built a deep understanding of how factories really work - from improving productivity and efficiency to getting business models and operations properly aligned.

In this episode, Mark shares practical strategies that can seriously lift factory performance - in some cases by as much as 40%! 

We dig into how to spot bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and why the way a business is set up can have a huge impact on manufacturing efficiency. We also talk about the everyday challenges manufacturing leaders face and how to tackle production constraints head-on. Mark explains why things like order frequency and readiness matter more than you might think, and how understanding them can help factories run far more smoothly.

Drawing on real-world experience, Mark makes the case for focusing on time rather than cost, and rethinking traditional process control to keep up with changing market demands. 

It’s a packed conversation full of practical insights to help leaders rethink their approach and unlock hidden potential on the factory floor. An absolute must-listen if you’re a manufacturing leader looking to boost productivity, tackle bottlenecks, and get more out of your existing operations - without adding complexity or cost.

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Theo James is a Manufacturing & Engineering Recruiter based in the North East, helping Manufacturing and Engineering firms grow across the UK. If you’d like more information about Theo James, feel free to get in touch with the team or Mark anytime.

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