Skills gaps

Ageing workforce

Relentless change

Bridging the gap… Building the future

Instep partners with HR and L&D teams to deliver tailored programmes that strengthen leaders, build change capability and improve operational performance.

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Meet our Manufacturing client team

Kartik Bhatt

Client Director

With 13+ years in Learning & Development, Kartik specialises in supporting manufacturing organisations to build resilient, high-performing workforces. He partners with HR and operational leaders to deliver learning solutions that close skills gaps, strengthen capability and align people development with long-term business strategy.

Iain Cole

Client Solutions Manager

Iain supports organisations to strengthen their people development strategies through thoughtful partnership and tailored learning solutions. With over 15 years’ experience, he works closely with manufacturing clients to understand their goals, enhance capability and create long‑term impact. Known for his collaborative approach with clients, Iain helps employers unlock meaningful workforce growth.

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manufacturing client directors

Hear from our manufacturing client directors on the challenges facing UK manufacturers (and how Instep helps overcome them.)

Kartik Bhatt

Director

Iain Cole

Director

What’s holding manufacturers back?

Organisational challenges

Thin margins and rising costs demand efficiency without extra headcount.

Lean, automation, ESG targets, and supply chain volatility require structured change capability.

Ageing workforce creates succession risk and loss of critical knowledge.

Complex, multi‑site training needs.

HR & People challenges

“Accidental managers” promoted for technical skill, not leadership capability.

Poor succession planning and limited career pathways for shop-floor staff.

Retention issues and low engagement with learning.

L&D challenges

Training isn’t changing behaviour on the shop floor.

Programmes don’t fit operational realities like shifts and downtime.

Keeping pace with automation, AI, and digital transformation.

Developing leaders in a high‑pressure environment.

Tailored programmes.
Co-created with you.

We group solutions by capability, not by generic courses.

Frontline Leadership

Are you looking to strengthen frontline leadership so supervisors can confidently lead people, performance, safety, and quality?

Inclusive Leadership Pathways

Are you looking to create inclusive leadership pathways that unlock potential and improve retention across diverse teams?

Data Confidence

Do you need to improve data confidence so managers can understand dashboards, KPIs, OEE, and make stronger evidence‑based decisions?

Coaching Behaviours

Are you aiming to embed coaching behaviours that strengthen decision‑making, resilience, and consistent team performance in high‑pressure environments?