Peter T. Litak

• Coordinated transition from Entegris to Chester Specialty Chemicals, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Maintained morale and focus of site during ownership transition, enabling team to achieve all production, quality, and safety goals without injuries or failed batches.
• Designed and implemented operational wind down plan to facilitate chemical disposition and oversee equipment decommissioning.

• Executed strategic improvements at Chester site to optimize operations in preparation for sale.
• Increased production capacity by 40% while minimizing rework by 90% to optimize efficiency in initial operational year.
• Supported marketing efforts for business development sales team through presentation preparation, tour facilitation, and questionnaire completion to enhance client engagement.
• Supported compliance efforts by preparing for and engaging in quality audits, contributing to site recognition for improvement.
• Monitored operations to ensure achievement of quality and safety key performance indicators.
• Ensured zero injuries on site over three years by implementing proactive safety measures.
• Formulated strategic roadmap and spearheaded execution of initiatives to meet PSM standards at site.
• Strengthened site safety protocols by embedding safety discussions in meetings, enhancing signage, developing a compatibility matrix, and executing detailed incident investigations.

• Provided expertise in process development to a multidisciplinary team, driving successful transition of a critical precursor from R&D to manufacturing, resulting in recognition with the Champion's Cup award.
• Partnered with product managers to deliver scale-up expertise, cost estimates, and scheduling support for project advancement.
• Facilitated cross-site and cross-division collaboration to assess business opportunities and resolve issues.
• Conducted failure mode and effects analyses (FMEAs) to proactively identify potential risks.
• Oversaw all phases of capital projects, focusing on the design and execution of a multipurpose kilo lab for precursor manufacturing and the integration of automated distillation and dicyclopentadiene cracking units.
• Generated technical data leading to submission of several trade secrets and two patent applications, enhancing intellectual property portfolio.
• Provided technical support to resolve issues at Chester site, ensuring operational continuity.

• Managed team expansion and sales strategies, facilitating an increase in personnel from approximately 25 to 35 while doubling revenue over five years.
• Designed and implemented key performance indicators to enhance site operations.
• Oversaw budget creation and management to enhance operational efficiency.
• Optimized cash flow by managing inventory levels and coordinating material purchases.
• Acted as principal business and technical liaison for key customers.
• Partnered with business development and team members to evaluate new business opportunities, focusing on safety feasibility and crafting cost estimates, sales projections, and capital requirements to drive strategic growth.
• Facilitated integration of Chester site into Entegris systems through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Analyzed product costs and executed pricing strategies to ensure margin preservation.
• Executed comprehensive site preparation activities in 2017 and 2019, aligning with organizational objectives for property sales.
• Acknowledged as a vital contributor to the management team.

• Established and upheld a production schedule aimed at ensuring timely delivery to customers while maximizing resource efficiency.
• Facilitated training programs for personnel to enhance safety compliance and skill development.
• Developed and implemented production priorities to streamline daily, weekly, and monthly operations.
• Spearheaded identification and implementation of process improvements to enhance yield and minimize cycle time.
• Directed acquisition of materials, ensuring prompt delivery to maintain production schedules and enhance cash flow.
• Engaged with customers alongside sales and business development to identify opportunities and shape company strategy.
• Evaluated workplace hazards to enhance safety protocols and mitigate risks.
• Oversaw research and development initiatives to drive innovation and product improvement.

• Spearheaded alignment of R&D teams and resources with corporate objectives to optimize customer satisfaction.
• Facilitated effective management of personnel, equipment, and materials to optimize kilo lab operations.
• Conducted thorough evaluations of processes to maintain safety standards and ensure optimal fit.
• Cultivated customer relationships to uncover opportunities and inform strategic direction.
• Formulated detailed cost estimates for new and existing products to drive business development efforts.
• Engaged in process development activities to optimize operational efficiency in conjunction with managerial duties.

• Conducted thorough analysis and optimization of synthetic routes to establish safe and scalable processes within the production environment.
• Collaborated with production team to optimize and scale-up production processes.
• Achieved successful handling of aggressive and pyrophoric materials during bench and production activities, enhancing safety protocols. Facilitated the packaging of air and moisture-sensitive final products, optimizing product preservation.
• Oversaw kilo lab activities (12L – 50L) to enhance support for small orders and optimize process development.
• Executed hazard analysis to enhance safety protocols and mitigate risks.
• Authored precise operating instructions and batch records to ensure consistency and quality in production operations.
• Facilitated collaboration with production team to identify and resolve production issues.

Member of Key Executive group and CEO forum.