Dakota Luft
@dakotaluft
Experienced quality and supply chain professional skilled in inspection, compliance, and team supervision.
What I'm looking for
I am a quality-minded supply chain and materials control professional with progressive experience in inspection, compliance, and supervision across manufacturing and logistics environments. I have led material control teams, conducted on-the-spot audits, processed nonconforming material, and implemented reporting and segregation practices while training new hires and improving workflows.
I hold certifications including Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, ISO 9001 & AS9100 Internal Auditor, forklift and HAZMAT qualifications, and shipping/inspection authorizations. I am detail-oriented, organized, and communication-focused, committed to ensuring product conformity and operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Material Control Supervisor
Northern Wings
Feb 2024 - Apr 2025 (1 year 2 months)
Supervised daily workflow and training, managed reports/logs and performed on-the-spot audits to maintain material control and improve process efficiency.
Supply Chain & Compliance Officer
Northern Wings
May 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Reviewed vendors and purchase orders, maintained compliance and nonconforming material logs, and managed scrap and quality verification to ensure regulatory and customer requirements were met.
Quality Expeditor
Northern Wings
Jul 2020 - May 2022 (1 year 10 months)
Processed and verified nonconforming material, maintained segregation and records, handled customer returns, conducted new hire orientation and performed internal audits to uphold quality standards.
Teller
Tahquamenon Area Credit Union
Oct 2018 - Jul 2020 (1 year 9 months)
Handled customer transactions, cash handling and provided frontline customer service while ensuring transaction accuracy and compliance with procedures.
Rural Carrier
United States Postal Service
Sep 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 1 month)
Delivered and organized mail and parcels, staged items for delivery, ensured safe delivery practices and trained new employees to maintain service reliability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Shipping Quality Inspector Authorization
Shipping Quality Inspector, Quality Inspection
2021 -
Authorized shipping quality inspector with responsibilities for receiving, shipping, and inventory inspection and stamping conforming material.
Omnex Engineering & Management, Inc.
Certified ISO 9001 & AS9100 Internal Auditor, Quality Management
2021 -
Certified as an ISO 9001 & AS9100 internal auditor through Omnex Engineering & Management, Inc.
Forklift Operator Certification
Forklift Operator Certification, Equipment Operation
2020 -
Certified forklift operator.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Process Improvement
Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
HAZMAT Certification
HAZMAT Certification, Hazardous Materials Handling
2020 -
Certified in handling and shipping hazardous materials.
Packaging First Piece Acceptance/Production Approval
Packaging First Piece Acceptance/Production Approval, Packaging Inspection
2020 -
Authorized to perform and sign off on first-piece acceptance and production inspection approvals.
Newberry High School
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
2012 - 2015
Completed high school diploma at Newberry High School.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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