K>VOICES
Hosted by Natasha Philpott, K>VOICES celebrates the people behind KIRCHHOFF Automotive. In each episode, Natasha sits down with colleagues from around the world to explore their career journeys, cultural backgrounds, and passions beyond the workplace. Discover the human stories behind a global automotive leader with 8,000+ employees across 11 countries.
K>VOICES
Interview with Bence
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
In this episode of K>VOICES, we speak with Bence, KAPS Leader at KIRCHHOFF Automotive’s Esztergom plant, about his journey into lean management and the role of continuous improvement in daily operations.
Starting with a background in marketing, Bence transitioned into logistics and discovered a passion for lean thinking, working on real-time challenges and supporting teams on the shop floor. Today, he leads a small but impactful team focused on training, process improvement, and supporting major project launches.
He shares insights into what it takes to navigate fast-moving projects, how teams manage uncertainty, and why mindset and collaboration are critical for long-term success.
Beyond his professional role, Bence reflects on how sports have shaped his leadership style and offers a glimpse into life outside of work in Hungary, from family life to travel and culture.
This episode provides a thoughtful look at how continuous improvement comes to life through people, teamwork, and everyday problem-solving.