Sarah Lasater
Wagoner,OK
Summary
Energetic, results-driven people leader with multiple years of experience in Aerospace. I have worked in most aspects of the Aerospace industry from production associate to Project/Program Manager. My unique insight of most aspects of the Aerospace industry brings an outside of the box view that is unique.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
Cherokeed Federal
Tulsa, Oklahoma
07.2023 - Current
- Oversaw procurement activities and negotiated contracts with suppliers.
- Monitored supplier performance metrics such as quality, cost, lead time, and delivery accuracy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw warehouse operations including receiving, storage, packing, unpacking, shipping, receiving functions.
- Trained and mentored staff on supply chain best practices.
- Analyzed supply chain processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing supply chain procedures to identify opportunities for streamlining operations.
- Monitored compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
Supply Chain Supervisor
Cherokee Federal
Tulsa, Oklahoma
06.2019 - 07.2023
- Supervised supply chain operations to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Coordinated logistics activities with vendors and internal teams effectively.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain issues promptly.
Program Manager
Cherokeed Federal
Pryor, OK
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed project plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion.
- Managed project timelines and ensured alignment with organizational goals.
- Coordinated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and feedback.
- Oversaw resource allocation to optimize project execution processes.
- Analyzed risks and created mitigation plans for ongoing projects.
- Communicated regularly with external partners to ensure alignment of strategies and goals.
Quality Manager
Cherokee Federal
Stilwell, Oklahoma
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance product reliability and compliance.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures for operational efficiency.
- Trained staff on quality standards and best practices in production processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve quality-related issues effectively.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
- Identified root causes for defects by analyzing statistical data from test results, customer feedback and other sources.
Production Engineer
Ducommun
Tulsa, OK
03.2015 - 10.2016
- Developed and implemented production processes, streamlining operations and optimizing resource use.
- Collaborated with team to identify and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal downtime and smoother operations.
- Oversaw production process and prepared proper documentation for dispatch.
- Assisted in troubleshooting production issues as they arose.
- Collaborated with teams to enhance workflow efficiency, resulting in improved coordination and output consistency.
Quality Engineer
Ducommun
Tulsa, Oklahoma
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Conducted quality inspections on manufactured components and assemblies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
- Assisted in root cause analysis for non-conformance reports.
- Documented quality control procedures and results for review.
Lead Internal Auditor
Ducommun
Tulsa, OK
04.2013 - 09.2014
- Prepared detailed audit reports outlining findings and recommendations.
- Worked closely with management to discuss external audit results and action plans.
- Analyzed operational processes to identify areas for improvement and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK05-2015
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Rogers State University
Claremore, OK05-2014
Skills
- Procurement management
- Supply chain analysis
- Supplier monitoring
- Warehouse management
- Warehouse oversight
- Process optimization
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Improvement initiatives
- Quality control procedures
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Six Sigma
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Supply chain
Certification
- Greenbelt Certification (Ducommun)
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
Cherokeed Federal
07.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Supervisor
Cherokee Federal
06.2019 - 07.2023
Program Manager
Cherokeed Federal
04.2017 - 06.2019
Quality Manager
Cherokee Federal
10.2016 - 04.2017
Production Engineer
Ducommun
03.2015 - 10.2016
Quality Engineer
Ducommun
09.2014 - 03.2015
Lead Internal Auditor
Ducommun
04.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English
Northeastern State University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Rogers State University