Jan Pavliscak

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Global Best-in-Class Manufacturing Operations Management Executive

Provide extraordinary results leading domestic and global startups and

turnarounds; promote synergistic teams.

. Respected change agent offering practical experience and strong

engineering skills. Experience spans startup, turnaround and rapid growth

situations. Resolve longstanding problems; create and execute solutions

that improve operational efficiency.

. Solid leadership and understanding of cross-functional aspects of global

operations including financials. Lead and implement effective roadmaps

for change.

. Direct safe, effective and environmentally sound operations; ensure

compliance with all regulations and guidelines.

. Lead teams to become self sufficient; share resources and best practices.

Demonstrate leadership in collaboration by building effective teams and

promoting respected business acumen. Work cohesively with culturally

diverse teams.

. Excellent background in Central and Eastern Europe and languages in

addition to 5 years of expat experience in SE Asia. Willing to travel.

Career Synopsis

SINCLAIR GROUP; Houston, Texas. January 2011 to Present

Senior Management Consultant

SI GROUP; Freeport, Texas (formerly Schenectady International, Inc) . 1978

- 2010

Leader in the manufacturing of high-purity Alkyl Phenols

Managing Director SI Group - Singapore Pte. Ltd. (2007 - 2010)

Director / Site Leader - Texas Operations (1987 - 2007)

Manager of Manufacturing - Texas Operations (1985 - 1987)

Process Engineer / Project Manager - Texas Operations (1978 - 1985)

Senior Management Consultant - Sinclair Group; Houston, Texas: Information

on current assignment can be provided upon request.

Managing Director SI Group - Singapore Pte. Ltd / Board of Directors - SI

Group Singapore: Promoted and relocated to Singapore to lead the

commissioning and execution of the new Affiliate, SI Group-Singapore Pte.

Ltd., a startup manufacturing site. Managed preliminary engineering and

FEED package, EPC contractor selection and bidding process, and lump sum

contract award for the project valued at more than $50MM USD. Oversaw

construction of the new manufacturing site located on Jurong Island,

Republic of Singapore. Managed all training and staffing initiatives and

the technology transfer process. Negotiated all contracts, including; Raw

Materials, Utilities, Environmental and Operating Permits. Prepared a

three-year business plan for the SI Group-Singapore Pte. Ltd. Maintained

P&L oversight.

Director / Site Leader: Promoted to maintain oversight of the Chemical

Division of SI Group - Texas Operations. Managed all aspects of operations

to include P&L, HR, production and engineering, Environmental Health,

Safety and Training (EHS&T), and capital projects.

. Spearheaded the globalization of the Chemical Division through

projects such the Japanese - Yuka Schenectady joint venture between

Mitsubishi and SI Group.

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SI GROUP ... continued

. Led JV feasibility study between SII and ICI involving alkyl phenol

technology as well as the SII engineering team in the France in

development and engineering design of a novel IFP Phenol process

involving direct oxidation of benzene to phenol.

. Member of acquisition team conducting due diligence on privately held

chemical company in India.

Manager of Manufacturing - Texas Operations Manufacturing Site: Managed all

aspects of daily manufacturing operations to include production,

engineering, capital project management, shipping and receiving, and

predictive and preventative maintenance.

. Instrumental in growth of Texas Operations from 13 employees and a

small alkyl phenol production unit that manufactured one product

generating the least income of four divisions, to become a plant with

employing 150 individuals and recognized as the most profitable in the

division. Surpassed other operating units of SI in size and earnings;

division played a dynamic role in propelling company profits.

. Recorded significant personal contributions to the company's bottom-

line during tenure. Grew to eight Production Units with annual

capacity of 500 MMPPY.

. Implemented a Self-Directed Work Team Organization (SDWT),

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), training programs, EVA programs

and Six Sigma.

. Recognized for the Best in Texas Emergency Response Team; received an

OSHA Start Site award, ISO-14000 certification, and recognition for an

Operational Excellence Program.

Note: Operation uses the latest TDC-3000 control technology, HP-9000 lab

automation system, state-of- the-art in-process analyzers, closed dome

loading technology, modern fall protection systems and fully-automated

packaging operations. Unit operations include continuous vacuum and

pressure distillation, continuous and batch reactors, adiabatic reactors,

STR's, SCTR's, loop reactor, plug flow reactors. Solids handling includes

flaking, briquetting and conveying.

Process Engineer / Project Manager - Texas Operations Manufacturing Site:

Served as a trusted engineer, troubleshooter, and administrator and

respected mentor to personnel. Created PFD's, P&ID's, sized equipment and

checked column simulations. Reviewed drawings such as piping, instrument,

electrical, foundations, equipment specs, etc. Designed and built

instrument air compressors, incinerators, dust collectors, sand filters,

and waste water treatment projects. Chemistry involved mainly alkylations,

transalkylations and methylation. Instrumental in the engineering and

construction of eight alkyl phenol production units. Trained in all daily

functions of the Texas Operation site.

. Instrumental in the construction, supervision, equipment check-out,

configurations of TDC-2000/3000 and start-up. All projects completed

within budget and ahead of schedule and met or exceeded design

production capacities. Trained in all daily functions of the Texas

Operations manufacturing site.

. As the sole engineer onsite, led all engineering aspects of the

petrochemical site including production related problem solving,

process and project engineering.

. Spearheaded engineering and construction of eight production units and

assisted with daily plant operations.

. Implemented projects using the latest TDC-3000 control Technology, HP-

9000 lab automation system, state-of-the-art in-process analyzers,

closed dome loading technology, modern fall protection systems and

fully automated packaging operations. Unit operations include

continuous vacuum and pressure distillation, continuous and batch

reactors, adiabatic reactors, STR, CSTR, loop and plug flow reactors.

Solids handling included flaking, briquetting and conveying.

. Mentored and developed a team that resolved many issues and supported

efficient and profitable operations.

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Leadership Roles

Brazosport College Foundation Board . 2003 - 2007

Brazosport Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors . 2001 - 2004

Brazosport Chamber of Commerce: Chairman of the Economic Development

Committee . 2001 - 2004

Texas Chemical Council Board of Directors . 1993 - 1995

Brazoria County Petrochemical Council: Secretary / Treasurer . 1990 - 1992

Brazosport Chamber of Commerce Family Issues Team . 1990 - 1993

Technology & Technical Summary

Extensive knowledge in alkylated phenols technology

Knowledge of polyurathane technology - HYCO, Phosgene, TDA, TDI

Development and design of novel IFP phenol process - direct oxidation of

benzene to phenol

Expertise spans chemical engineering, operation and maintenance of various

manufacturing processes, continuous and batch reactions, vacuum and

pressure distillations, simulations, engineering design, construction and

maintenance operability analysis of processes, technical design, technical

support, vendor relations, new product introductions, statistical process

control, hazard and operability analysis of processes, hazardous materials

handling, preventive maintenance, scheduling and design of new processes.

Language Capabilities

Czech, Slovak, Russian and Polish

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Bachelor of Chemical Engineering

Norwalk State Technical College Associate of Science

American Cyanamid Company Science Education Award

Quality & Safety Compliance

Self-Directed Work Teams

Six Sigma and EVA

Due Diligence

Operational Excellence

Performance Improvements

Cost Containment

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

P&L and Budget Oversight

Process Development

Capital Projects

Employee Relations

Profitability

Manufacturing Engineering

Value Hallmarks

Advanced rapidly to positions of increased oversight that gained executive

management's respect and trust, particularly for leading an effort in

Singapore from concept to successful completion and for helping to steer

the globalization of the chemical division. Personal reputation built on

solid achievements.

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