Larry Richert named continuous improvement manager for Tubelite

Larry Richert has been named continuous improvement manager for Tubelite Inc., serving the facilities in Reed City and Walker, Mich. His responsibilities include the development, standardization, training and implementation of the company’s continuous improvement tools used across all business levels, according to a Sept. 4 release.

For more than 15 years, Richert previously owned and operated Operations Management Group in Kalamazoo, Mich., helping companies improve communication, productivity and profitability. His practice specialized in rapid implementation of continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing principals.