Séan Wakely
About Séan Wakely
Séan Wakely serves as the Operations Manager at Hiab in Ireland, a position he has held since 2021. He possesses extensive qualifications in engineering, business administration, and strategic quality management, complemented by a strong track record in fostering Lean culture and implementing improvement programs.
Work at Hiab
Séan Wakely has been serving as Operations Manager at Hiab since 2021, contributing to the company's operations in Ireland. His previous roles at Hiab include Production, Assembly & Production Engineering Manager from 2017 to 2019, and Production Manager from 2019 to 2021. In these positions, he managed teams of over 300 full-time employees and was responsible for overseeing production processes and engineering functions.
Education and Expertise
Séan Wakely has a comprehensive educational background in engineering and management. He studied Engineering/Metal Fabrication at Fas/Department of Education & Science, earning a National Craft Certificate with Merit from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education at the University of Limerick, where he obtained a Master's degree in Strategic Quality Management (Lean Sigma Systems) from 2015 to 2017, and a Master Black Belt in Lean/Sigma from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he holds an Introduction to Management Diploma with Distinction from Pitman Training Group, completed from 2012 to 2014.
Background
Séan Wakely has extensive experience in operations management and Lean methodologies. He has worked in various capacities at Hiab, including Production Engineering Manager and Production Manager, where he focused on operational efficiency and team development. His training includes a Toyota Lean Management certification in Operations Management and Supervision, completed in 2013, and a Lean/Sigma Green Belt from Lean Business Systems in 2014.
Achievements
Séan Wakely has a strong track record in promoting Lean culture within organizations. He has implemented and sustained improvement programs such as the 5's program, pull/flow systems, standard work routines, and visual controls. His expertise extends to developing people and operational systems, contributing to organizational development and strategy implementation. He is experienced in managing complexity through systematic approaches and has successfully set up and managed Project Management Offices (PMO) to drive operational improvements.