Practical Leadership Development for Manufacturing Supervisors, Team Leaders and New Managers
Give your supervisors, team leaders and new managers the confidence, skills and support they need to lead people, improve performance and deal with day-to-day workplace challenges more effectively.
Many people are promoted into leadership roles because they are good at their job. But leading people is different. It requires confidence, communication, structure, problem-solving, accountability and the ability to handle difficult situations professionally.
These programs are designed specifically for manufacturing environments and for people who need practical leadership development that can be used immediately back in the workplace.
You can choose the program that best fits your needs:

A focused 12-week program for supervisors, team leaders and new managers who need a practical foundation in leadership.
This is ideal if you want to build confidence quickly, strengthen essential leadership skills and give your people support as they begin applying what they learn.
Includes:
6 virtual leadership training sessions
One training session every two weeks
A 30-minute follow-up catch-up meeting one week after each training session
Email support for questions, concerns or issues during the program
Open groups limited to a maximum of 12 people
Private company groups available
Best for:
New supervisors
New team leaders
Recently promoted managers
Employees stepping into leadership roles
Businesses that want a focused leadership development program over 3 months
Investment from: £1,250 + VAT per person
Private company group pricing available on request
Contact Adrian (Director of Learning at Ultimate Leadership Training) to discuss potential start dates - contact@adrianclose.com
A deeper 12-month development program for supervisors, team leaders and new managers who need ongoing training, coaching, mentoring and support throughout the year.
This is ideal if you want long-term development, regular accountability and monthly support to help your people grow into stronger, more capable leaders.
Includes:
12 online leadership and manufacturing management modules
12 monthly virtual one-to-one support meetings with me
Each meeting lasts 60–90 minutes
Coaching, mentoring, training and practical support throughout the program
Email support at any time during the month for issues, concerns or questions
Open groups limited to a maximum of 12 people
Private company groups available
For company groups, the monthly meetings are private for your business, allowing the support to be tailored around your people, your challenges and your workplace.
Best for:
Supervisors who need ongoing development
Team leaders managing people and performance
New managers who need structured support
Businesses that want consistent leadership improvement over 12 months
Companies looking to develop a stronger leadership culture
Investment from: £3,495 + VAT per person
Private company group pricing available on request at contact@adrianclose.com





For the strongest development journey, learners can start with the 12 Week Leadership Pathway and then progress onto the 12 Month Online Manufacturing Academy.
This gives them a focused leadership foundation first, followed by deeper long-term development, mentoring, coaching and practical support across the year.
Learners who complete the 12 Week Leadership Pathway and enroll onto the 12 Month Online Manufacturing Academy within 30 days of completion will receive a £1,000 + VAT Academy Progression Credit towards their Academy place.
Best for:
Businesses that want a complete leadership development pathway
Supervisors and team leaders who need both foundation skills and long-term support
New managers who would benefit from structured development over a longer period
Companies that want to improve leadership capability, communication and consistency across their teams
Includes:
Everything in the 12 Week Leadership Pathway
Everything in the 12 Month Online Manufacturing Academy
A clear development journey from foundation skills to deeper leadership capability
Ongoing support, mentoring, coaching and practical advice
A £1,000 + VAT Academy Progression Credit when Academy enrollment is confirmed within 30 days of completing the 12 Week Leadership Pathway

Contact Adrian (Director of Learning at Ultimate Leadership Training) to discuss potential start dates - contact@adrianclose.com
