Robin Prentice
Plant Manager @Carpenter Co.
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WORK HISTORY
Plant Manager @Carpenter Co.
Glossop, GB
Leadership of Carpenter Co\'s UK flagship siteOverseeing foam pouring, foam product conversion, carpet underlay production, recycled foam production and logistics operations.
EDUCATION
The Open University
Post Graduate Diploma
Chartered Management Institute
L7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship
Newcastle University
Master of Engineering (MEng)
ABOUT ROBIN PRENTICE
Strategic Operations Leader | Driving Impactful Change | Data Team Action ApproachDTA 🤝 Data - Team - Action Data – Understanding is always in the detail— I am led by data.🤝 Team – An old African Proverb:\"To go fast, go alone. To go far, go together.\" Action – Let’s start now! Waiting for perfect conditions will take too long Operations Director with extensive leadership experience in manufacturing and logistics across multi-billion-pound organisations. Known for driving operational excellence, leading underperforming site turnarounds, and achieving measurable improvements in safety, efficiency, and cost optimisation. I thrive in challenging environments that demand strategic thinking and collaboration. Over the course of my career, I’ve instigated and led ambitious projects that resulted in-£1.6M operational cost reduction -A sustained 10-year lost time injury-free record-Led program of continuous improvement that delivered 30% increase in output per labour hour-Reduced carbon emissions equivalent to 450 tonnes annually-Consolidated operational sites with positive impact to OTIF Passionate about building high-performing teams, I champion talent development and instil a culture of continuous improvement. From reducing absenteeism to implementing autonomous maintenance practices, I lead by example and empower others to excel. I have delivered change in a private equity environment through optimisation and strategic footprint consolidation, successfully navigating businesses through transformative change and positioning them for future growth. Seeking a new challenge as an Operations Director, where I can leverage my expertise to drive innovation, deliver tangible results, and contribute to organisational success. Available now! Let’s connect and discuss how I can support your organisation’s growth.
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