In this episode of The Manufacturer Archives we have Wendy Graham, the first ever woman to hold the position of Plant Manager at Ford in Dagenham.
This site holds particular significance as far as women’s rights are concerned. This was the site where female factory workers went on strike in 1968 demanding equal pay for equal work.
You can tell that Wendy feels that significance, and she carries that history forward into Ford Dagenham’s present and future. And she wants to have a strong say in ensuring that the site’s future involves a diverse and inclusive workforce, where everyone can thrive.
Our features editor Molly Cooper went to interview her, and this interview ran in our Q2 edition of The Manufacturer Magazine. Wendy opens up about some of her experiences, the path that led her to her current role, and her thoughts on diversity and gender within the industry as a whole.
Sit back and enjoy this conversation between Molly and Wendy.