TOP 10 – WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING
WOMEN IN UFACTURING
Today we celebrate the women who lead operations and drive transformation at the world ’ s biggest manufacturers , inspiring and innovating across the field
WRITTEN BY : RACHAEL BROWN
Despite sector-wide initiatives , organisations and campaigns , women continue to be underrepresented in manufacturing .
As of 2025 , women occupy less than a third ( 30 %) of manufacturing workforce roles globally , with only 19 % holding leadership positions .
This disparity is down to a myriad of factors , one being a lack of representation . Challenging this , the sector today has more female leaders than ever before , using their expertise and talent to drive meaningful change and shape the industry ’ s future .
When it comes to our top ten , their impact is shaping the trajectory of the world ’ s biggest manufacturers .