Meet the Team
We’re not career consultants, we’re practitioners who’ve run factories, led teams, and delivered measurable change.
The improvement team inside your factory
Our team bring more than 100 years of manufacturing leadership, across both factory and office functions – from planning and scheduling to production, quality, and supply chain.
At Fluere, we do our work with you, not to you – combining deep operational experience with a hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up approach.
We believe the best results come from working smarter, not harder – and from building capability that lasts.
Our Collective Experience
100+ years of combined manufacturing and leadership experience
Expertise across factory and office processes
Specialists in Lean transformation, flow design, and operational leadership
Proven results - productivity gains, shorter lead times, stronger engagement
How We Build Capability, and the Team Behind It
We take improvement seriously – in our clients and in our own team. Every Fluere consultant follows a structured development path focused on practical problem-solving, leadership, and Lean thinking.
Because our people are directly employed and developed within Fluere, we can blend roles, share learning, and stay fully aligned around our clients’ goals – delivering a level of consistency and value that’s rare in our field.
Every improvement journey is powered by a close-knit group of practitioners who’ve spent their careers leading and transforming manufacturing operations. Our consultants and associates work as one integrated team, bringing deep experience and fresh perspective to help make lasting improvement part of how your business runs.
Paul Molloy
Charlotte Mackenzie
Jake Mellor
Abdulrahman Ahmad
Mariam Taha
Isa Manneh
Ahmad Al-Musbahi
Paul Molloy
Founder & Managing Director
Factory cred:
- What I do:
Lead improvement transformations, align leadership teams, and build lasting capability across operations. - Where I help:
Factory and office processes – from planning and scheduling to production control, leadership, and team development. - Results delivered:
Typical client outcomes include 30–100% productivity gains, 50–95% lead-time reductions, and substantial profit growth. - Experience:
30+ years in UK manufacturing – senior operational leadership roles before founding Fluere. Specialist in Lean transformation, continuous improvement, and developing confident, capable leaders. - Also known for:
Acting as a Subject Matter Expert, personally reviewing and challenging every engagement to ensure maximum value for clients.
Passionate about coaching both client and Fluere teams —-developing rare, highly effective change agents who make improvement happen. - Favourite principle:
“Do the right things, then do those things right.” - Work philosophy:
I believe improvement only works when people own it – so we do our work with you, not to you.
Connect with Paul paul.molloy@fluere.co.uk
Jake Mellor
Senior Consultant
Factory cred:
Helps manufacturers achieve control, consistency, and confidence – translating improvement principles into everyday practice.
- What I do:
Lead and manage improvement deployments, coach client team leaders, and ensure steady progress across projects. - Where I help:
Both factory and office processes – production, planning, scheduling, and leadership engagement. - Results delivered:
Typical outcomes include 30–70% productivity increases, 40–80% lead-time reductions, and stronger team ownership. - Experience:
7+ years in manufacturing operations and process improvement, including leadership roles across multiple sectors. Specialist in Lean implementation, performance control, and problem-solving facilitation. - Also known for:
Building trust and momentum with client teams, creating clarity from complexity, and guiding practical application of Lean tools to deliver measurable impact. - Work philosophy:
I believe improvement succeeds when everyone understands why it matters and can see the results of their effort.
Connect with Jake jake.mellor@fluere.co.uk
Abdulrahman Ahmad
Senior Consultant
Factory cred:
- What I do:
Carry out detailed process assessments, support implementation activity, and work closely with client teams to embed improvements. - Where I help:
Across the full operation – factory and office – from data analysis and workflow mapping to problem-solving on the shop floor. - Results delivered:
Typically supports projects achieving 20–50% performance gains in productivity, quality, and delivery. - Experience:
7 years in manufacturing roles and improvement delivery, skilled in data-driven analysis, process mapping, and structured problem-solving. - Also known for:
A practical, hands-on approach – getting close to the process, understanding the details, and helping teams achieve sustainable results.
Work philosophy:
I believe improvement happens when good ideas are tested, proven, and made part of everyday work.
Connect with Abdulrahman abdulrahman.ahmed@fluere.co.uk
Steve Lowrey
Associate Consultant
Factory cred:
- What I do:
Support improvement programmes as a Managing or Senior Consultant, leading deployments, coaching client leaders, and driving sustainable results. - Where I help:
Across both factory and office functions — production, planning, supply chain, and operational leadership. - Results delivered:
Typically involved in projects achieving 30–100% productivity gains, 50–90% lead-time reductions, and significant improvements in on-time delivery and quality. - Experience:
25–35 years in manufacturing and operations leadership, including transformation and continuous-improvement roles across multiple sectors. - Also known for:
Deep subject matter expertise, a practical and balanced approach, and bringing fresh perspective to complex challenges while aligning fully with Fluere’s methods and values. - Work philosophy:
Improvement only lasts when it’s owned by the people doing the work – that’s why we do our work with you, not to you.
Connect with Steve steve.lowrey@fluere.co.uk
Isa Manneh
Consultant
Factory cred:
- What I do:
Support improvement programmes as a Managing or Senior Consultant, leading deployments, coaching client leaders, and driving sustainable results. - Where I help:
Across both factory and office functions — production, planning, supply chain, and operational leadership. - Results delivered:
Typically involved in projects achieving 30–100% productivity gains, 50–90% lead-time reductions, and significant improvements in on-time delivery and quality. - Experience:
25–35 years in manufacturing and operations leadership, including transformation and continuous-improvement roles across multiple sectors. - Also known for:
Deep subject matter expertise, a practical and balanced approach, and bringing fresh perspective to complex challenges while aligning fully with Fluere’s methods and values. - Work philosophy:
Improvement only lasts when it’s owned by the people doing the work – that’s why we do our work with you, not to you.
Connect with Isa Isa.manneh@fluere.co.uk
Charlotte Mackenzie
Office Administrator
Factory cred:
- What I do:
Oversee all administrative and coordination activity across Fluere, ensuring schedules, documents, communication, and internal processes run smoothly. - Where I help:
Project coordination, client communication, document and information management, and the internal systems that keep consultants focused and everything on track. - Results delivered:
A consistently smooth experience for clients and the Fluere team – from well-organised workshops to clear documentation and timely, reliable support. - Experience:
A background in administration and customer-focused roles, skilled at managing detail, communication, and logistics with accuracy and calm. - Also known for:
Being the organised centre of gravity – bringing structure, clarity, and a reassuring sense of order, even when multiple projects are moving at once. - Work philosophy:
I believe people do their best work when the environment around them is clear and well-organised, so I focus on creating that foundation every day.
Connect with Charlotte charlotte.mackenzie@fluere.co.uk
Mariam Taha
Marketing & Business Development Lead
Factory cred:
- What I do:
Lead Fluere’s marketing strategy, content, campaigns, and business development activity – ensuring our message reaches the right factories and sparks the right conversations. - Where I help:
Brand positioning, lead generation, content creation, digital marketing, partner engagement, and building a steady pipeline of opportunities. - Results delivered:
Growth in visibility, stronger partner relationships, increased enquiries, and a marketing system that consistently creates interest from target manufacturers. - Experience:
Marketing and BD roles across consultancy, professional services, and technical sectors -with expertise in story-driven content, relationship-led sales, and multi-platform campaign execution. - Also known for:
Bringing energy, creativity, and structure to Fluere’s outreach – translating complex operational ideas into clear, compelling messages. - Work philosophy:
I believe great marketing starts with people who care – when a team is aligned and proud of their work, it shows in everything they deliver.
Connect with Mariam mariam.taha@fluere.co.uk
Partnerships
The personal toll of keeping it all moving
Every transformation starts with a conversation.
Let’s explore where your factory could go next.. and how we can help you get there.
