Jeff Beacham

Judge
DISC Type : Dc

MQA Team Leader - Minworth (Site 1) at WHS Plastics LTD

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Jeff Beacham is a manufacturing professional with a background in both production operations and over 25 years in executive recruitment for the engineering sector. A passionate advocate for UK manufacturing, he hosts the "Insights4Mfg" podcast. Colleagues and clients often describe him as professional, authentic, personable, and having high integrity.

Outside of his direct professional duties, Jeff has a deep fascination with the history of manufacturing. His interest spans from heavier industrial processes like forging and casting to more modern techniques such as plastic moulding and assembly, reflecting a comprehensive passion for how things are made.

He created and hosts the "Insights4Mfg" podcast, interviewing industry leaders on the challenges and opportunities facing the UK manufacturing sector.

Personality Overview

Generally Skeptic

Demanding

Quality Focused

They like to move fast and expect the same from others.  They respond well to strong and respectful communication. More than the product, they care about the impact of the product.

Topics They Care About

UK Manufacturing
A passionate advocate for the sector, he actively posts with #SupportUKmfg and hosts a podcast dedicated to its challenges and opportunities.
People Strategy
Authored a newsletter, "Insights 4 People Strategy, " and has a background in executive recruiting, focusing on talent development and staff retention for manufacturers.
Skills Shortage
Views the skills shortage as an urgent problem and advocates for better promotion of manufacturing and engineering careers within the education system.

Media Appearances

Jeff has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
MQA Team Leader - Minworth (Site 1) at WHS Plastics LTD
3-2025 - 5-2025
Production Support Assistant - Fixed Term Contract at WHS Plastics LTD
11-2019 - 1-2025
Director & Owner | Executive Recruiter | Headhunter at Authentica Resourcing Ltd
7-2019 - 11-2019
Consultant at Lean Engineering & Manufacturing Academy
2-2019 - 7-2019
Head of Interim Candidate Experience (Made Redundant) at Holmes Noble

Education

2003 - 2003
CertRP from Recruitment & Employment Confederation

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Insights For Selling To Jeff

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jeff is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jeff

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jeff move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Jeff take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Jeff

Personality Compatibility


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