Learn More About Manufacturing Excellence

Rob Edwards

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

The feeling of being part of a team, supported. Having the ability to make change happen.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

When the wind blows, build windmills, not walls.

What’s your favourite drink?

Crystal Head Vodka

Normally- Coffee

Where were you born?

Birkenhead, Merseyside.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Ultimately, Australia to watch the Boxing Day Test Cricket.

Likes

Genuine people, time with family,

Dislikes

Getting clothes caught on handles.

What’s your favourite film of all time?

See no Evil, Hear no Evil.

Who’s your favourite artist?

Bee Gees, DJ Graeme Park, anything 70’s Disco.

Described by a colleague

Rob has a passion combined with a strong practical knowledge for business improvements. He engages with staff at all levels with his happy personality, can do attitude and sense of urgency to get things done.

Rob Rhodes

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

Having the opportunity to be a change guide and mentor to help staff become more engaged and upskilled within their companies.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

Two ears, one mouth. Basically, listen more than you talk.

What’s your favourite drink?

At the moment Irish Oil, the Guinness.

Where were you born?

Newcastle – Under – Lyme, in Staffordshire.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Back to the Maldives specifically the island of Komandoo.

Likes

Motorsport, watching and participating in my track car on track days especially Oulton Park and Cadwell Park, watching my team the mighty Stoke City FC, holidays!

Dislikes

Eating Fish and seafood.

What’s your favourite film of all time?

Pulp Fiction or falling down.

Who’s your favourite artist?

Music it would be James, or The Cult

Described by a colleague:

Rob is very thoughtful and friendly, he always gets stuck in and offers a helping hand

Neil McDonnell

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

It’s so people centric

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

Believe in yourself / you can do it

What’s your favourite drink?

Americano

Where were you born?

Lytham St. Annes

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Japan (Study Mission)

Likes

Humility

Dislikes

Arrogance

What’s your favourite film of all time?

12 Angry Men

Who’s your favourite artist?

Monet

Described by a colleague

Neil is very conscientious, incredibly knowledgeable and very caring

Faye Parkinson

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

An affable company with an innovative outlook on Lean

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

Have confidence in your knowledge

and – You won’t always win everyone over, just try your best

What’s your favourite drink?

Southern Comfort and Lemonade

Where were you born?

Leeds, Yorkshire

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Reykjavík, Iceland to see the Northern Lights

Likes

I have a passion for flying and currently in training for my PPL

Dislikes

Bad manners and ignorant people

What is your favourite film?

American Made with Tom Cruise

What’s your favourite artist?

I like all types of music from Ministry of Sound to Heavy Metal

Described by a colleague

Organised and positive

Rob R

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

Having the opportunity to be a change guide and mentor to help staff become more engaged and upskilled within their companies.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

Two ears, one mouth. Basically, listen more than you talk.

What’s your favourite drink?

At the moment Irish Oil, the Guinness.

Where were you born?

Newcastle – Under – Lyme, in Staffordshire.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Back to the Maldives specifically the island of Komandoo.

Likes

Motorsport, watching and participating in my track car on track days especially Oulton Park and Cadwell Park, watching my team the mighty Stoke City FC, holidays!

Dislikes

Eating Fish and seafood.

What’s your favourite film of all time?

Pulp Fiction or falling down.

Who’s your favourite artist?

Music it would be James, or The Cult

Described by a colleague:

Rob is very thoughtful and friendly, he always gets stuck in and offers a helping hand

Neil M

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

It’s so people centric

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

Believe in yourself / you can do it

What’s your favourite drink?

Americano

Where were you born?

Lytham St. Annes

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Japan (Study Mission)

Likes

Humility

Dislikes

Arrogance

What’s your favourite film of all time?

12 Angry Men

Who’s your favourite artist?

Monet

Described by a colleague

Neil is very conscientious, incredibly knowledgeable and very caring

Liz Allan

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

Everyone is really friendly and helpful

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

Always be honest and treat people as you expect to be treated

What’s your favourite drink?

For the heavier stuff its Rum with ice or just Herbal Tea

Where were you born?

Halifax in West Yorkshire but I moved down south in 1995.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Australia

Likes

Music, Singing, Travel (when we’re allowed), Curry

Dislikes

Corned Beef

What’s your favourite film of all time?

Cool Runnings

Who’s your favourite artist?

Two Door Cinema Club, Foo Fighters, Maximo Park

Described by a colleague

Liz is supportive, bubbly, caring & very funny

Tony Shama

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

Everybody is so friendly and helpful, somebody is always there if you need advice or have any issues. Family atmosphere, great team events and good food

Professional attitude and great teamworking by all.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.

What’s your favourite drink?

I go through phases – at the moment it dark fruit cider and gin & lemonade.

Tea

Where were you born?

Swindon Wiltshire

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

New Zealand

Likes

Good food

All types of sport

Getting together with friends and family

Dislikes

Rude people

Lateness

Rain

What’s your favourite film of all time?

Oliver Stones JFK

Who’s your favourite artist?

REM

Ricky Gervais

Described by a colleague

Tony is very approachable, warm and friendly

Kevin Ingram

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

The People and their work ethics in trying to help companies achieve and not just selling a training programme.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

Never give up, and look after your family

What’s your favourite drink?

Tea

Where were you born?

Birmingham

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Alaska

Likes

Music, Guitars, Travel and People interaction

Dislikes

Lateness and Rudeness

What’s your favourite film of all time?

Shawshank Redemption

Who’s your favourite artist?

Bruce Springsteen

Described by a colleague

Energetic, caring and Loyal

Clive Jennings

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

The people! Feels like a family who work together as a team.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

“If you stand still, you are already behind”. In other words, always keep moving forward don’t rest on your behind. Always focus on what’s ahead to achieve your goal and objectives. Keep an open mind to new ideas, listen with both ears and respect the views and opinions of others in your team.

What’s your favourite drink?

It has to be a cool refreshing pint of larger in the summer heat and a whisky in the depths of winter on a cold night.

Where were you born?

Birmingham or Brummie if you prefer.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

That’s easy, It has to be Arpino Italy, in the province of Frosinone. The birth place of my wife’s father and family. Why? Because it is like winding back the hands of time, peaceful, great food and loving people. Just like home from home.

Likes

Football, rugby, squash, golf. Getting together with family and friends.

Dislikes

Anyone who is nasty to people or a bully.

What’s your favourite film of all time?

Jason and the Argonauts from 1957.

Who’s your favourite artist?

Michael Angelo or Leonardo DaVinci

Described by a colleague

Clive always tries to get along with everyone and is always smiley and happy

Debbie Hagan

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

Feeling that I am part of a family, not an employee.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

Make memories now, you will need them when your old!

What’s your favourite drink?

RED WINE

Where were you born?

Scunthorpe

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Vietnam

Likes

Sunshine, Good home cooking, Red wine!

Dislikes

Negativity, Housework

What’s your favourite film of all time?

Gone with the wind

Described by a colleague

Debbie is warm, knowledgeable and has a great sense of humour

Clare Cooper

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

My brilliant colleagues and feel valued

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

If people are trying to bring you down, it only means one thing, that you are already above them

What’s your favourite drink?

Coffee

Where were you born?

Aylesbury

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Scandinavia

Likes

Hiking, Climbing and Food

Dislikes

Dark Nights

What’s your favourite film of all time?

Pulp Fiction

Described by a colleague

Clare is ambitious, fun, supportive, and always has time to help others

Don Aziz

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

You are made to feel part of an amazing family business, all working as team. A good working life balance with plenty of fun based activities.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

If in doubt, leave it out

What’s your favourite drink?

Hibiki 21 year old Japanese whisky

Where were you born?

Birmingham

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

The Maldives

Likes

Thai food

Dislikes

Bad manners

What’s your favourite film of all time?

Glengarry Glen Ross

Who’s your favourite artist?

Robert de Niro

Described by a colleague

Don is easy going, a team player and tenacious

Marta Stefancyzk

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

It is not work; it is a family!

team meetings and lunches 🙂

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

You snooze you lose

Where were you born?

Poland

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Ithaa restaurant in Maldives

Likes

Listening to loud music

Reading books

cakes

Dislikes

Dishonesty

Lateness

selfishness

Who’s your favourite artist?

LP

Pink

Described by a colleague

Bubbly, energetic, determined and fun

Molly Brownlie

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

The food and the humour

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

You only regret things you didn’t do

What’s your favourite drink?

Coke (in a can), Mojito

Where were you born?

Wolverhampton

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?

South Africa

Likes

Dogs, travelling, Sunday roasts

Dislikes

Rats

What’s your favourite film of all time?

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Described by a colleague:

Molly is easy to get on with, fashionable, smart and interesting

Jon Bake

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

Relaxed environment with a professional attitude and a great team ethos

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

Never say never

What’s your favourite drink?

Japanese Malt Whisky – Nikka Coffey

Where were you born?

Sowerby Bridge

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?

Thailand

Likes

Being involved in rugby

Dislikes

The M62

What’s your favourite film of all time?

Love Actually & Philadelphia

Described by a colleague:

Jon is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and a first class communicator

Rhianne Bannon

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

We are part of an amazing team and together we make the company a success

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

Tell someone when they look nice, you might just make a difference

What’s your favourite drink?

Tea

Who’s your favourite artist?

Agnes Obel

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?

Canada

Likes

Winter, Autumn, Snow

Dislikes

Onions, hot weather, lazy people

What’s your favourite film of all time?

The Matrix

Described by a colleague:

Rhianne anchors the whole business

Clare Bell

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

We make peoples’ lives better

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

Always ask ‘why?’

What’s your favourite drink?

9-5 Tea, After 5 Sloe Gin

Where were you born?

Ashington, Northumberland

Who’s your favourite artist?

Alive – Brian May, Dead – George Michael (Sorry……teenager of the 80’s)

Likes

Chinese Food

Dislikes

Garlic

What’s your favourite film of all time?

Some Like It Hot

Described by a colleague:

Clare gives 100% support, supports all employees, and brings unique skills to the business

Paul Bell

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

The element of fun

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

Go for it!

What’s your favourite drink?

Diet Coke

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?

Australia

Likes

Football, cars, socialising

Dislikes

Filling out questionnaires

What’s your favourite film of all time?

Pulp Fiction

Who’s your favourite fictional character?

James Bond

Described by a colleague:

Paul cares deeply about all of his employees, making sure they’re all happy and enjoying their work

Hannah Hamilton

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

The wonderful people who are like family. We support each other, offer advice ad also have lots of fun

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

All the advice in the world won’t help you unless you help yourself.

Give yourself a break, don’t break yourself up.

Sleep well.

What’s your favourite drink?

Gin & Yorkshire Tea (Not together)

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?

New York or Bora Bora

Likes

Disney, travelling, cheerleading, stationary, cheese, giraffes, cake, Christmas

Dislikes

Frogs, birds, bad manners, Kylie Minogue

What’s your favourite film of all time?

It’s a Wonderful Life

Who’s your favourite fictional character?

Russell from Up! & Chandler Bing

Described by a colleague:

Hannah is good at many things and has a great sense of humour

Steph Heath

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

Meeting lots of interesting people in varied environments and getting the chance to be part of their learning journeys

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

Sell the benefits not the features

Where were you born?

Nantwich, Cheshire

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?

Monaco F1 Grand Prix

Likes

Music

Dislikes

Quiet

What’s your favourite film of all time?

Uncle Buck

Who’s your favourite fictional character?

Captain Jean-Luc Picard

Described by a colleague:

Steph radiates positivity

Wayne Henshaw

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

Having a talented group of people I can call on for support

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

Think about money – never worry about it

What’s your favourite drink?

Wine, preferably Malbec – a large one please!

Who’s your favourite artist?

David Bowie

Likes

Football – Leicester City!

Dislikes

Tottenham Hotspur

What’s your favourite film of all time?

Any Laurel & Hardy Film

Who’s your favourite fictional character?

Harvey – The White Rabbit

Described by a colleague:

Wayne has lots of enthusiasm and is very positive.

Stephen Lown

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

Working with exciting people, being able to pass on my knowledge and experience

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

You will always be forgiven for asking, but never forgiven for not.

What’s your favourite drink?

Beer

Who’s your favourite artist?

Placebo

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?

Myanmar

Likes

Pies

Dislikes

Hypocrites

What’s your favourite film of all time?

Guardians of the Galaxy

Described by a colleague:

Stephen is a trainer who has lots of experience working in manufacturing

Alan Richardson

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

The family atmosphere

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

Don’t ever get to my age (94) wishing you had done something (From my dad)

Where were you born?

York

Who’s your favourite artist?

Elvis

Likes

Animals, Gardening, Travelling

Dislikes

People who are not genuine

What’s your favourite film of all time?

Shane

Who’s your favourite fictional character?

Tom & Jerry

Described by a colleague:

Alan is a very kind, generous and knowledgeable person

Catarina Smith

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

All the food

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

Treat people as you’d like to be treated

Where were you born?

Hospital

Who’s your favourite artist?

The one formally known as Prince

Likes

Hot Tea

Dislikes

Iced Tea

What’s your favourite film of all time?

True Romance

Who’s your favourite fictional character?

Forrest Bondurant (Lawless)

Described by a colleague:

Nina is professional, fun and fantastic to work with

Dennis Taylor

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

The great people I work with in our company first and client companies second

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

Be kind to the people you meet on the way up, you never know who you will meet on the way down

What’s your favourite drink?

Red stuff

Where were you born?

Scunthorpe

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?

New Zealand

Likes

Food – usually anything on a plate

What’s your favourite film of all time?

Avatar in 3D

Described by a colleague:

Dennis’ positivity is infectious, he lights up the room

Jonathan Tolman

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

Working with lots of different companies and helping them be more successful

What’s your favourite drink?

Tea

Where were you born?

Plymouth

Who’s your favourite artist?

Braque

What’s your favourite film of all time?

Casablanca

Who’s your favourite fictional character?

Captain Picard

Described by a colleague:

Jon is passionate about what he does

Grace Coleman

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

They make you feel welcome and part of the family from your first day. If you work hard you can also play hard, we always have fun.

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

It’s nice to be important but more important to be nice.

What’s your favourite drink?

Rosѐ or Tea

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?

The Maldives

Likes

Chatting, Christmas Films, Baking, Food & Holidays

Dislikes

People with no manners

Who’s your favourite fictional character?

The Grinch

Described by a colleague:

Grace will always go out of her way to help and assist others

John Macdonald

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

The people and the customers

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

Don’t put your head in there

What’s your favourite drink?

The local beer

Where were you born?

8 Chichester Avenue, Ruislip – but now I live in Yorkshire

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?

New Zealand for a long time

Likes

Things that make me laugh

Dislikes

Spider Crabs

Who’s your favourite fictional character?

A competent and trustworthy politician

Described by a colleague:

John is easy to talk to with great ideas and enthusiasm

Grace Flintoff

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

Being part of the family atmosphere, everyone is so supportive and we have the best team building days ever!

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

You only get one life, live it well.

What’s your favourite drink?

Pink gin and lemonade

Where were you born?

Ingleby Barwick, Teesside

Who’s your favourite artist?

Tom Walker

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?

Hawaii or Dominican Republic

Likes

Food, gym, spending time with family & friends

Dislikes

Rude people

Described by a colleague:

Grace always offers help and is easy to chat to and have a laugh with

Emma Bruce

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

It’s a fun, professional company

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

Let some things drop out when you are trying to take on too much

What’s your favourite drink?

G&T

Where were you born?

Catterick

Who’s your favourite artist?

21 Pilots

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?

Fuerteventura

Likes

Running, sunshine, the beach, the sea (but not going in it)

Dislikes

Cold weather

Described by a colleague:

Emma is supportive, calming, enthusiastic and a great runner. She is always willing to help whenever she can

Liz Atkin

What’s the best thing about working for ManEx?

The work/life balance

What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

Be Yourself

What’s your favourite drink?

Champagne

Where were you born?

Middlesbrough

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go?

The Maldives

Likes

Dogs

Dislikes

Rude People

Described by a colleague:

Liz is enthusiastic and a great listener – an unusual combination – she takes care to really understand customers. It’s like she completely ingested ‘How to Win Friends & Influence People’.

About Us

A little more about us

Our values

Professionalism

Team work

Creativity

Integrity

Quality

Meet the team

Liz Allan

Liz Atkin

Don Aziz

Jon Bake

Rhianne Bannon

Clare Bell

Paul Bell

Molly Brownlie

Grace Coleman

Clare Cooper

Rob Edwards

Grace Flintoff

Debbie Hagan

Hannah Hamilton

Steph Heath

Kevin Ingram

Clive Jennings

Stephen Lown

John Macdonald

Neil McDonnell

Faye Parkinson

Rob Rhodes

Alan Richardson

Tony Shama

Catarina Smith

Marta Stefanczyk

Dennis Taylor

Let’s talk!

Get in touch to discuss your specific requirements, we’ll be happy to help.