President, Relco LLC Position Summary The President of Relco is responsible for leading all aspects of the business, including strategy, operations, sales, engineering, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and organizational development. Reporting directly to the CEO of Kovalus Separation Solutions, the President will drive profitable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership while maintaining Relco's strong reputation as a trusted provider of thermal processing, evaporation, and drying solutions for the food and dairy industries. This executive leader will be responsible for delivering business results, developing talent, strengthening customer relationships, and ensuring alignment with the overall strategic direction of Kovalus.
Key Responsibilities
Business Leadership & Strategy · Develop and execute Relco's strategic plan to drive sustainable growth and profitability. · Lead annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and long-range growth initiatives. · Identify market opportunities, emerging technologies, and competitive threats. · Partner closely with Kovalus executive leadership to align business objectives and investment priorities. · Drive a culture of accountability, performance, innovation, and continuous improvement. Financial & P&L Management · Maintain full responsibility for the business unit's profit and loss performance. · Drive revenue growth while improving margins, productivity, and cash flow. · Monitor key business metrics and implement corrective actions as needed. · Develop and execute capital expenditure plans that support growth and operational excellence. Customer & Commercial Leadership · Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and industry stakeholders. · Partner with sales and commercial teams to grow market share and increase customer satisfaction. · Support major customer pursuits, strategic accounts, and contract negotiations. · Ensure exceptional customer experience from proposal through project execution and aftermarket support. Operations & Project Execution · Lead manufacturing, project management, supply chain, engineering, and field service functions. · Ensure safe, high-quality, on-time delivery of customer projects. · Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization. · Improve operational performance using KPI management and data-driven decision-making. Leadership & Talent Development · Build, coach, and develop a high-performing leadership team. · Drive employee engagement, succession planning, and talent development programs. · Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation. · Ensure organizational capabilities support future growth objectives. Data, Technology & Business Systems · Champion the use of technology, business intelligence, and digital tools to improve decision-making and operational performance. · Ensure effective utilization of ERP, CRM, and reporting systems. · Leverage data analytics to improve forecasting, project execution, customer service, and operational efficiency. · Partner with Kovalus leadership to implement technology roadmaps and digital transformation initiatives.
Qualifications
Required Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field. · Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience within industrial manufacturing, engineered products, process equipment, or capital equipment industries. · Minimum 10 years of senior leadership experience with direct P&L responsibility. · Demonstrated success leading a business unit, division, or operating company. · Experience managing complex engineered-to-order products and project-based businesses. · Strong financial acumen with proven ability to improve growth, profitability, and operational performance. Preferred Experience · Experience serving dairy, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or related process industries. · MBA or advanced technical degree. · Experience working within private equity-backed environments. · Lean, Six Sigma, DBS, Fortive Business System, Danaher, or Toyota Production System experience. · Leadership Competencies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
· Strategic thinker with strong business and commercial acumen. · Proven ability to lead organizational transformation and growth. · Customer-focused leader who builds long-term relationships. · Strong operational and project execution capabilities. · Data-driven decision maker who leverages technology and analytics. · Excellent communicator capable of influencing employees, customers, and executive stakeholders. · High level of personal accountability, integrity, and ownership. · Ability to build, develop, and retain top talent. · Collaborative leadership style that aligns diverse teams around common goals. Successfully integrates Relco's strategic objectives with Kovalus enterprise goals.
- Kovalus offers a comprehensive package that includes: Medical (3 plan options), Dental (2 plan options) and Vision plan insurances; 401K (6% company match & fixed company contribution based on seniority); health savings and flexible spending accounts; company provided basic life insurance policy with the option of selecting additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse or dependents; disability insurances (short-term policy is company paid & long-term is split between company and employee); voluntary insurance plans for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity; business and personal travel insurance; 10 paid holidays; vacation time starting at 3 weeks; 48 hours sick time; employee assistance program; educational assistance program; referral bonus; bereavement leave.
- All benefits are subject to applicable plan and program terms (including eligibility terms) and may be subject to change.
- The Company will consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other basis prohibited by law.