Ricky Crook , MBA, LSSBB in

Ricky Crook , MBA, LSSBB

Doer · DISC type sd
Sr. Director, Operations & Global G.P.S. Leader. at C.H. Guenther & Son
📍 Irmo, South Carolina, United States

Ricky Crook is a senior operations leader at C. H. Guenther & Son with over 25 years of experience driving value in manufacturing and food production. Holding an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and a Six Sigma Black Belt, he excels at process optimization. Colleagues describe him as an exceptional, high-character, and values-based leader.

Outside of work, Ricky is dedicated to community service and was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia. He is passionate about making a positive impact and believes in the principle that we reap what we sow.

He is the global project lead for the digitalization of his company’s operations across North America, Canada, and Europe.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Sr. Director, Operations & Global G.P.S. Leader.
Job Level
Senior
Location
Irmo, South Carolina, United States
Personality Overview

How Ricky shows up

Strategic Planner
Results Focused
Long-term Focused

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Priorities

Topics Ricky cares about

Continuous Improvement
His entire career is focused on transforming operations using methodologies like Six Sigma, Lean, and TQM to improve processes and achieve record performance.
Digital Transformation
He is leading the global initiative to digitalize operations for all C. H. Guenther & Son facilities in North America, Canada, and Europe.
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Career

Work history

6-2020
Sr. Director, Operations & Global G.P.S. Leader.
C.H. Guenther & Son
5-2010 - 6-2020
Director of Operation
C.H. Guenther & Son
5-2009 - 4-2010
Operation (Manf) Manager
Pioneer-CH Guenther and Sons
11-2004 - 1-2009
Plant Manager
Elkay Manufacturing
Plant Manager
Sonoco
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2006 - 2008
MBA
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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