Donald Charles Trahan
Georgia Pacific LLC
Gonzales,La.
41
years of professional experience
Driven Reliability Leader with robust background in strategic planning and implementation. Leveraged analytical skills to streamline processes and enhance organizational effectiveness. Demonstrated proficiency in stakeholder management and critical decision-making.
Work History
Asset Strategy Manager
5 Years 5 Months- Manages a team of five Reliability Engineers supporting GP Engineering Capital Investments. Serves as a key participant in the Capital Project Work Process, developing reliability deliverables for each gate phase of the project.
- Oversaw development of equipment hierarchy for clean CMMS logic tree, utilizing AI technology to generate comprehensive BOMs and integrating them with system subassemblies for user-friendly lookups.
- Reviewed recommended spare parts lists for critical spares stocking, established minimum and maximum levels, and developed inspection tasks for servicing and maintaining new assets to ensure long-term sustainability.
- Work with both Internal and External suppliers to build partnerships for parts procurement and stocking strategies.
- Updated project progress and spend for resource utilization on Asset Strategy team.
- Serving a cohesive team to deliver a cost-effective product for all our capital investments
Asset Strategy Reliability Engineer
1 Year 10 Months- Developed and entered Equipment Hierarchy / BOM for assigned projects in Asset Strategy database to enhance project tracking.
- Work with both Internal and External resources to help develop and deliver the (4) elements for Asset Strategy (CBTB, Spare Parts, and OE).
- Updated project progress and spending to optimize resource utilization within Asset Strategy team.
- Contributed to a cohesive team that delivered a cost-effective product for all capital investments.
- Led reliability initiatives, enhancing equipment performance and reducing downtime across manufacturing processes.
- Developed and implemented predictive maintenance strategies to optimize asset utilization and lifecycle management.
Sr. Manufacturing Manager (Dixie Reliability Team)
5 Years 1 Month- Executed divisional ME’s role and responsibilities by developing divisional KPIs for asset improvement through clear process expectations and asset ownership.
- Managed implementation of Dixie Divisional Equipment Hierarchy and BOMs across all common assets, ensuring alignment with business needs
- Developed and implemented Planning and Scheduling process and rollout program for facilities maintenance team, enhancing operational coordination
- Managed and support all Dixie CMMS systems (MP2, and SQL Reporting system)
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to reduce production costs and improve product quality.
- Established key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure production effectiveness and guide process adjustments.
Asset Reliability Leader
7 Years 1 Month- Executed divisional reliable methodology across five businesses of Building Products for Operation Excellence.
- Led reliability initiatives for Building Products division
- Developed reliability strategies and communicated best practices at BP Reliability Review, authored DFR process, and facilitated Design for Reliability for Capital Projects, Major Equipment Rebuilds, Parts Optimization, and Life Cycle Value.
- Utilized Cause Maps and FMEAs to implement long-term sustainability for equipment.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational workflows and improve efficiency.
Interim Superintendent
13 Years 7 Months- Managed 75 JPH body shop throughput with 4 salaried supervisors and 102 organized hourly employees.
- Initiated planning and problem-solving procedures that enhanced quality and productivity
- Acted as a liaison between shifts and service departments, promoting effective communication.
- Write OIS, JSA, QPS procedures for all assembly operations and train operators
CARS Supervisor- Six Sigma Green Belt
1 Year 9 Months- Responsible for 85 units per hour throughput rate in specific zones.
- Manage a zone at proper uptime and overseeing the skill tradesmen that are assigned to the automation and robots
- Joined an FPS work group with responsibilities for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.
- Assist in all control checks for quality and defective material
- Communicate between Work groups, maintenance and management on problem solving issues and recognition for the team leader improvements.
Maintenance Foreman
1 Year 6 Months- Implementation Coach in body shop leading production work groups to identify non-value added process steps and develop procedures to eliminate this waste.
- FTPM Coordinator managing unionized skilled tradesmen conducting waste elimination projects, PM task troubleshooting and repairing Kawasaki robots, A/B PLCs and power flex drives, along with various pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
- Design and implement error proofing for non-viable assembly processes and bypass procedures for critical to quality processes
- Use Six Sigma methodology for improvement of equipment uptime through common cause elimination and apply management principles.
- Assist in all maintenance breakdowns and downtime issues during production.
- Plan follow up work or repair items for weekend maintenance.
Pilot Plant Operator
1 Year 7 Months- Duties included making mechanical revisions to a pilot unit for equipment start up and shutdown, data recording and data analysis
Maintenance Technician
5 Years 6 Months- Perform all preflight, HPO, and Phase inspections on all Boeing EC/KC/RC -135 aircraft
Education
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving abilities
Reliability
Computer skills
Organizational skills
Effective communication
Decision-making
Team building
Timeline
Asset Strategy Manager
Georgia Pacific LLC
03.2021 - 08.2026Read More
Asset Strategy Reliability Engineer
Georgia Pacific LLC
05.2019 - 03.2021Read More
Sr. Manufacturing Manager (Dixie Reliability Team)
Georgia Pacific LLC
04.2014 - 05.2019Read More
Asset Reliability Leader
Georgia Pacific LLC
03.2007 - 04.2014Read More
CARS Supervisor- Six Sigma Green Belt
08.2003 - 05.2005Read More
Maintenance Foreman
11.2001 - 05.2003Read More
Interim Superintendent
Ford Motor Company, Atlanta Assembly Plant
03.1993 - 10.2006Read More
Pilot Plant Operator
Chemical Waste Management Lake Charles La.
08.1991 - 03.1993Read More
Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force, Loring AFB Maine
02.1986 - 08.1991Read More
Lagrange Senior High School
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Southern University
No Degree from Mechanical Engineering
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