Thomas Dr. Alder

Vice President of Global Operations @Columbus McKinnon

Charlotte, NC, US
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WORK HISTORY

Nov 2025 — Present

Vice President of Global Operations @Columbus McKinnon

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EDUCATION

1996 — 1999

Universität Duisburg-Essen, Standort Duisburg

Dr.-Ing. Elektrotechnik, Optoelectronics

1990 — 1996

Universität Duisburg-Essen, Standort Duisburg

Dipl.-Ing. Elektrotechnik, Information Technology

SKILLS

Supply-Chain-ManagementSix SigmaLean ManufacturingSchlanke ProduktionBusiness StrategyFiber OpticsAbteilungsübergreifende TeamführungSales ManagementProduktionsmanagementOperations ManagementTelekommunikationUnternehmensstrategieVerkaufsleitungLichtleiterOptical FiberProduktentwicklungContinuous ImprovementProduct ManagementProcess ImprovementKontinuierliche VerbesserungFertigungProzessverbesserungTelecommunicationsProduct DevelopmentChange ManagementProduktmanagementManufacturingLichtwellenleiterVeränderungsmanagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipSupply Chain Management

ABOUT THOMAS DR. ALDER

Passionate Lean Global Operations Leader with a proven record in leading international manufacturing organizations including SCM, Engineering, Finance and Sales. Extensive experience in lean management by implementing lean tools operationally (e.g. visual management, Gemba walks, Kaizens) as well as strategically (e.g. Hoshin Kanri, Annual CI Roadmaps, and business operating systems). Function- and cost-oriented project manager with intense intercultural competence gained by working several years abroad. Understanding of complex technical interrelationships as well as strong communication and teamwork skills across functions and levels in matrix organizations. Many years of experience in leadership and change management by implementing a value- and results-driven culture.Operations Management | Lean Management | Business Operating Systems | Project Management| Supply Chain Management | Sales Management| Engineering |Change-Management | Organizational Development | Auditing | P&L-Responsibility | Green-field Production Setup | Personnel Management | ISO 9001, 14001, 13485

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