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Imelda Walsh

Imelda Walsh

Dungarvan,Co. Waterford

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in operations, logistics, and warehouse management. Quality Manager within Supply Chain Management. Project Management. Adept at Performance and KPI management, accounts management, data analysis, and quality control. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, SAP, WMS, contract negotiation, human resource management, talent acquisition, capacity planning, continuous process improvement (CI), on-site facilities and budget management. Experienced in payroll processing including PRSI and VAT returns. Committed to driving efficiency and continuous improvement methodologies within dynamic environments while achieving organisational goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work history

Operations Manager & Head of Quality

Cappoquin Logistics & Document Storage
Dungarvan, Waterford
09.2023 - Current
  • Operational Excellence: Lead and oversee all warehouse activities, inventory management, order fulfillment, and logistics, ensuring timely and precise product deliveries. Set up Centre of Excellence Nov 2023.
  • Ensure that site can demonstrate system compliance to regulatory auditor (e.g., HPRA, NSAI, and all Accreditation Bodies), with responsibility for implementation of QMS.
  • Point of Contact, with Management and Hosting of internal and external company audits and conformity to certification requirements eg ISO, WDA, GDP.
  • Manage and control IT support systems namely WMS (Warehouse Management System) and Total Recall (TR) to optimize functionality and provide stock accuracy.
  • Process Optimization: Continually assess and enhance warehouse processes and protocols to drive Continuous Improvement (CI), Lean Process to support efficiency, reduce expenses, and uphold precision.
  • Vendor Collaboration: Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to maintain strong relationships and streamline supply chain.
  • Accounts Payable & Budget Oversight: Efficiently manage Invoicing, warehouse budget, controlling costs while meeting performance targets.
  • Project Management: Support execution of all projects, and monitor budgets, timelines and all change control processes
  • Safety Compliance: Enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations and best practices, creating secure workspace for all warehouse staff.
  • Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.

Warehouse Manager, Business Planner & Scheduler

Store-All Logistics
Dungarvan, Belview, Kilcohan, Slieverue & Carrick, Waterford
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Manage 7 Warehouses, and drive warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Scheduling and Planning of all Inbound and Outbound activity.
  • Provide Daily, Weekly and monthly reports, including Stock Level maintenance relevant to contracts & Service Level Agreements
  • Ensure relevant standards (SOPs include ISO9001, ISO 45001 HACCP, BRC and GDP) for sector and customer requirements are adhered to, and all documentation is relevant and updated.
  • Facilitate induction training for new staff, company policies, health & safety procedures and equipment to facilitate rapid onboarding.
  • Consistently define Key Performance Indicator targets through logistical leadership and process evaluation.
  • Ensure compliance with all Internal Controls and monitor all teams, ensuring absolute compliance, and effective use of site resources and cost control
  • Client Relationship Management; Develop, Maintain and Improve good professional working relationships with client contacts and ensure their standards are adhered to with confidentiality
  • Attend Performance Management Reviews with customers and Client Operations Manager.


P2P (Procure to Pay) Supervisor

Glanbia Business Shared Services Centre
Dungarvan, Waterford
04.2019 - 03.2023
  • Global Client Relationship Manager and Accounts Supervisor for Glanbia: monitor all 18 Business Units across EMEA & NA ensuring procurement processes are effective, operational, and implemented correctly.
  • Conduct Monthly Business Review Meetings / MT Calls with 18 Business Units; and provide all key reports across SAP and MS Excel
  • Identify errors in Procurement / Purchasing processes within Business units and liaise effectively with warehouses and teams.
  • Attend Quarterly Service Delivery Business Review Meetings and present Data to Group Finance and Directors.
  • Supervise Internal Accounts Payable team (approx. 21 direct reports), including responsibility for 1:1's, Team Meetings, People & Performance Management, and manage the delivery of KPIs and SLA's.
  • Managed onboarding of new vendors, verifying master data and bank details
  • Facilitated cooperation between IT, Finance, Tax to enhance Glanbia Platform services
  • Oversaw account reconciliation and distributed monthly data to business units
  • Supervised accounts payable team, implementing and reviewing effective cross-training programmes
  • Supported global and regional projects to achieve required outcomes within set timelines
  • Identified errors in procurement processes and implemented effective controls
  • Fostered positive work culture to boost employee morale.

Practice Manager & Financial Manager

High Street Medical Centre
Dungarvan, Waterford
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Implemented new Patient Record Management systems and Cash Management controls
  • Responsible for daily operations and effective management of Practice, from staffing and scheduling to Procurement and Purchasing, to handling patients' complaints
  • Manage overall operations of specific practice's business functions (e.g Cashflow, Accounts Receivable, Collections and Credit control, Payroll, Bank accounts, Accounts payable, and Capital expenditure)
  • Ensure appointments system runs smoothly, while organising same through effective liaising with GPs, Practice Nurses and all Medical associates
  • Processing all private / PRSI and Medical Card Claims
  • Controlling stocks and supplies of drugs and equipment.

Head of Site & Senior Operations Manager

Eishtec
Wexford
06.2015 - 04.2018

Eishtec was a customer service and technical support provider, specializing in customer contact centre services for various sectors like telecoms, (Apple & Android), social media, healthcare, edtech, and fintech. They provided technical support to mobile and smartphone customers, particularly for brands like Orange, T-Mobile, and EE. Eishtec was established in 2011 and grew rapidly, employing around 1400 people across Ireland.


  • Strategic Management focus (242 FTE)
  • Performance & Productivity of Site, including Management of Site P & L
  • Provided Operational Leadership to Operations Managers, Team Leaders and Advisors
  • Recruited, Selected, Hired, and provided Training for new Call centre personnel.
  • Conducted TNAs and LNA's at all stages in development of employees.
  • Facilitated Weekly Client Performance meetings / Deliver Power Point Presentations
  • Regulatory Compliance, and Centre of Excellence Programmes.

Hotel General Manager

Viking Hotel, Ramada Hotel
Waterford
06.2013 - 05.2014
  • Corporate & Strategic Responsibility, General Management, Purchasing and Procurement, Budget Management, Recruitment, Reporting, Conferences, Functions, Weddings, and all Publicity and Media Advertising,
  • To guide, control and direct business ensuring objectives, goals and targets were achieved
  • Productivity of business, forecasting and sales
  • Management of all 11 Departments within hotel
  • Implementation of SOPs, and HACC
  • Preparation of reports and financial information
  • Training & Development of all Full and Part-time staff

Sales & Operations Manager

The Park Hotel & Leisure Centre
Dungarvan
03.2011 - 06.2013
  • Conferences, Functions, Weddings, Media Advertising, Training & Development, Co-ordination of Conferences, Weddings and Functions, and showcasing service and food
  • Recruitment of all staff and identification of Training requirements
  • Media Advertising, Social Media promotion and targeting requirements of customers.

Regional Claims Manager

Quinn Direct Insurance
Blanchardstown, Dublin
01.2008 - 03.2011
  • Regions of responsibility: Waterford, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Wexford and Cork
  • Managing Accidental and Property Damage claims
  • Establishing liability
  • Claim investigation
  • Fraud detection and management
  • Personal Injury Assessment and establishing quantum

General Manager / Operations Manager

Home from Home Holidays
Clonakilty, CORK
06.1997 - 01.2008
  • Sales, Marketing and Profitability of Company, as well as New Business Development
  • Recruitment of all employees including Training, and conducting TNAs in all areas
  • Weekly Reporting of Performance information to Board of Directors
  • Manage Sales Personnel, Setting budgets and targets, Team motivation, and oversee performance
  • Fully responsible for sourcing new developments nationwide, and oversee continuous improvements and refurbishment of existing product
  • Delivering presentations on full service range, and pricing strategies to all shareholders, and potentials
  • Attendance at all Trade Shows, Trade Fairs, and Exhibitions, World Travel Market (UK), and sign contracts with all Foreign Tour Operators

Education

2.1 Honours - Operations Management (Commerce)

University College
Cork

Higher National Diploma - B Science

University College Limerick

Diploma - Insurance Studies Distinction

Insurance Institute of Ireland
Dublin

Professional Cert in T & D & Train the Trainer - Training & Development Distinction

Irish Institute for Training and Development
Dublin

Skills

  • Operations, Logistics & Warehouse Management
  • Professional Certificate in Training and Development
  • Professional Certificate in 'Train the Trainer'
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Quality Management (QMS)
  • Project Management
  • Metrics / KPI Management
  • Accounts Management & Data Analysis
  • Microsoft, PowerPoint, SAP, WMS
  • Mobile Phone Technical & Sales
  • Contract negotiation
  • Human Resource Management / Talent Acquisition
  • Capacity planning
  • Continuous Process Improvement (CI) & Lean Process
  • On Site Facilities & Budget management
  • Payroll, PRSI and VAT Returns

Additional Information


  • Team Member in The Irish Expedition to Mount Everest
  • Numerous Himalayan Treks for Charity
  • Volunteer in Calcutta, and The Gambia
  • Volunteer worker with Lourdes Pilgrimage
  • Former Weekend Sports Reporter on Radio
  • Current Affairs, Local & International Politics, Public Administration, History
  • Sport: Cycling, Gym, Horse-Racing, Hurling, Rugby and Football
  • Event Management: Wedding & Banquet Co-ordination, Event Planning

Timeline

Operations Manager & Head of Quality

Cappoquin Logistics & Document Storage
09.2023 - Current

Warehouse Manager, Business Planner & Scheduler

Store-All Logistics
03.2023 - 08.2023

P2P (Procure to Pay) Supervisor

Glanbia Business Shared Services Centre
04.2019 - 03.2023

Practice Manager & Financial Manager

High Street Medical Centre
04.2018 - 04.2019

Head of Site & Senior Operations Manager

Eishtec
06.2015 - 04.2018

Hotel General Manager

Viking Hotel, Ramada Hotel
06.2013 - 05.2014

Sales & Operations Manager

The Park Hotel & Leisure Centre
03.2011 - 06.2013

Regional Claims Manager

Quinn Direct Insurance
01.2008 - 03.2011

General Manager / Operations Manager

Home from Home Holidays
06.1997 - 01.2008

2.1 Honours - Operations Management (Commerce)

University College

Higher National Diploma - B Science

University College Limerick

Diploma - Insurance Studies Distinction

Insurance Institute of Ireland

Professional Cert in T & D & Train the Trainer - Training & Development Distinction

Irish Institute for Training and Development
Imelda Walsh