Restructuring Leader in Construction & Manufacturing

Michael Pederson

Director and General Manager

Big Lake, MN 651-***-**** **************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Seasoned operations leader with 33+ years of experience revitalizing underperforming businesses in construction, manufacturing and design. Expert in operational restructuring, strategic planning, P&L management and team leadership. Proven ability to drive profitability, streamline processes, and scalable growth. Holds an associate of science degree in architecture and excels in employee development, project management, and business turnarounds.

Professional Experience

Streamlining operations, restructuring pricing strategies, and implementing scalable systems to improve profitability and business stability

Consultant - Ramsey, Mn. 06-2023 to Present

Implemented scalable systems to improve profitability and timeline.

Created new processes to streamline organization.

Created L10 leadership to drive accountability and results.

Improve P&L through strategic planning and operational changes.

Director/General Manager - Riftsawn/Sicora design build - Hopkins, MN 06-2023 to 06-2025

Reengineered pricing structure, achieving 41% margin per project

Built estimating systems and processes for scalable business growth and profitability

Reduced payroll costs from 73% to 34% of gross sales

Streamlined operations creating a 700 % increase in production

Led L10 leadership initiatives to align team goals

Director sales & Operations Genereux Fine Wood Products – Monticello, MN 1-2020 to 06-2023

Managed commercial and residential project sales (e.g., Starbucks, Holiday, Target Capstone homes)

Led ERP implementation, including data migration and programming

Boosted profitability tenfold through pricing and operational process improvements

Consistently exceeded sales goals, outpacing production capacity

Redesigned product to save time and material- Thus creating higher ROI and higher sales.

Led L10 leadership meeting to meet upcoming objectives

Director/General Manager Trim Pac – Sauk Rapids, MN 03- 2018 – 02-2020

Directed operations across production, millwork, sales, and customer service

Led an 87-person team, enhancing performance and satisfaction

Strengthened customer relationships to drive repeat business

Applied lean practices to optimize workflows

Improved lean manufacturing processes

Manager Arrow Building Center – Big Lake, MN 08- 2014 to 03- 2018

Managed full lumberyard operations, purchasing, and contractor negotiations

Designed and maintained the showroom to enhance sales

Set product pricing and managed purchasing decisions

Developed KPIs and training plans for employee growth

General Manager McCarron’s – Forest Lake, MN 09- 2005 to 08- 2014

Grew annual sales by $500K to 1M yearly and improved margin by 10% yearly

Achieved 15.8% ROA through smart planning and staff development

Oversaw daily operations, logistics, and team performance

Implemented employee development and training programs

Store Manager) Home Depot – Multiple locations 01-1995 to 09- 2005

Promoted from Sales Associate to area Manager to store manager overseeing 160 employees

Led safety programs as Regional OSHA Trainer across five states

Balanced departmental budgets and improved customer experience

Skills

Business Turnarounds & Growth Strategy

Operations & Production Management

Project Management & Estimating

B2B Sales & Client Relations

Black belt – Sig Sigma/Lean manufacturing

Degree for architechure

Team Leadership & Development

ERP Systems & Process Implementation

Inventory & Cost Control

Pricing Structure

AutoCAD & Technical Blueprint

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