Robert Goldsmith has 25 years of experience leading the implementation of continuous improvement through the deployment of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies. His industry segment experience includes manufacturing, health care, government, defense, repair and overhaul (MRO).Robert’s lean journey began late 1980’s under the tutelage of Shingijutsu while working for the Hill-Rom Company, Inc., manufacturers of medical devices. The Hill-Rom Company is a subsidiary of Hillenbrand Industries. Robert’s career progressed from working on the shop floor to Production Supervisor, and then onto a Division Manager. After twenty-one years Robert moved to Central Georgia to lead a transformation with the Herman Miller Company, manufacturers of office solutions. After leaving the Herman Miller Company, Robert joined Simpler consulting in 2003 until 2012. In 2012 Robert formed V.O.C. (Voice of the Customer) Lean Solutions, Inc.The past seven years Robert has positioned himself primarily supporting the healthcare segment. Robert has been instrumental in the development; delivery and promotion of a variety of Lean programs that help organizations accelerate their Lean learning with a large number of people in a relatively short period of time.Robert received an Associate Degree from Cincinnati Technical College, B.S. Degree from Xavier University and a MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. He resides in South West Florida with his wife and daughter.Specialties: Robert has been instrumental in the development; delivery and promotion of a variety of Lean programs that help organizations accelerate their Lean learning with a large number of people in a relatively short period of time.