Kraft Heinz Trainee Program

INTERN PROGRAMS

Still studying? Start building real experience with an internship at Kraft Heinz

• No coffee runs. No sitting on the sidelines. From day one, you’ll jump right into real projects, take on real responsibility, and see what it’s like to make an impact inside a global business.
• Join a class of ambitious interns and be mentored by Kraft Heinz leaders. In your function specific role, you’ll deliver real results for the business — no pressure!
• At the end of your internship, you’ll have the opportunity to present your project and results to your local Leadership Team. Don’t worry, we’ll back you all the way! There’s also the possibility to move into a full-time role with us after you graduate.

Where: Globally across our offices and factories, e.g. Chicago (IL), Rogers (AR), Cincinnati (OH), Glenview (IL), Toronto, Amsterdam, Sao Paolo, London, Beijing, Cairo, Melbourne, Mexico City, Paris, Dusseldorf, Milan, Madrid and Nijmegen (list not exhaustive – openings depend on capacity to support locally)

Which departments: Our internship programs exist across our business – but mainly in Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Finance, HR, R&D, Operations, and Manufacturing

Duration: Varies depending per location, from a immersive program in North America US is 10 weeks and CAN is 15 weeks, to a 3 to 6 months program in most other parts of the world

Kraft Heinz Trainee Program

Ready to kick-start your career with one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies?

The Kraft Heinz Management Trainee Program is a 10/12-month accelerated development program built for high-potential graduates who want to grow fast, take ownership early, and build the foundations for a future leadership career. During the program, you’ll complete multiple rotations across the business, build broad commercial skills, and take ownership of meaningful work that impacts the business from day one.

In our North America business you will start in a Functional Track (Sales, Marketing, HR, R&D, Finance, R&D or Operations (Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain). In our other countries your program is not functionally aligned, therefore your rotations might touch various departments in your first year.

What makes the program different?

This isn’t a program where you sit on the sidelines. It’s a chance to step into the business, take on meaningful work, and develop the skills that will shape your career.

• Structured onboarding to help you understand our business, brands, culture, and ways of working
• Real responsibility early—you’ll work on projects that matter, not “shadow” roles
• Tailored learning and development, designed to build both functional and leadership capability
• Mentorship and exposure to senior leaders, with opportunities to learn directly from experienced Kraft Heinz leaders

We develop trainees using the 70/20/10 approach:

• 70% on-the-job learning through real projects and day to day experience
• 20% learning through mentoring, coaching, and leadership development
• 10% formal training sessions and structured learning

A global network, built into your experience

This is more than a local trainee experience, as part of a global community, you’ll join a cohort of trainees around the world—building a strong peer network across regions When you join the program, you join a global community.

You’ll connect with trainees across regions including (e.g., Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Indonesia, Mexico, and the United States). Building a strong international peer network from the very beginning. Along the way, you’ll also connect with alumni and leaders across the business, expanding your perspective and your Kraft Heinz network.

After the program: what to expect

This is just the beginning.

At the end of the program, you’ll transition into a full-time role within Kraft Heinz in your local country, aligned to business needs and your performance during the year. You’ll continue your development through ongoing learning opportunities and an alumni network that supports your growth beyond the program.

Who we are looking for?

We’re looking for ambitious future leaders with an ownership mindset—people who take initiative, learn fast, and deliver results. You’re curious, adaptable, and motivated by a diverse, multi-functional career path with opportunities to grow across teams and disciplines.

• Fluency in English is a must.
• Valid working permit for the country you are applying
• For North America you need to be pursuing a Bachelors degree with anticipated graduation between November 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027
• For Other Regions: A recent Bachelor/Masters degree with no more than 2 years professional working experience.

When and Where:

• North America – 10 months program
• July to April
• Chicago (IL), Toronto, Rogers (AR), Cincinnati (OH), Minneapolis (MN), Glenview (IL)
• Other regions – 12 months program:
• January to December (12 months)
• Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico
• September to August
• China, Egypt, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Spain, The Netherlands, Turkey and United Kingdom

Which departments:

• North America tracks: Sales, Marketing, HR, R&D, Finance, R&D or Operations (Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain)
• Other Countries – the Trainee Program starts as a generalist program in which you rotate between different functions. Available departments differ per location.

When to apply:

• North America- Applications open: Opens early August until early October
• United Kingdom and Ireland: London and Dublin- Applications open: Early September to end October
• Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Belgium: Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Paris, Milan and Madrid- Applications open: End of January to mid-March
• Poland, Warsaw- Applications open: Early March to end of June
• Turkey, Istanbul -Applications open: Early March to end of Apri
• China, Shanghai- Applications open: End of September to end of October
• Indonesia, Jakarta- Applications open:
• Egypt, Cairo-
• Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Costa Rica - Applications open: Early August to end of August

For more details on the selection process and timeline please review the most recently updated job post.

MANUFACTURING TRAINEE PROGRAMS

From day one, you’re not watching from the sidelines — you’re in it.. As Kraft Heinz Manufacturing Trainee, you choose your path – one rotation at a time, actively shaping what your future looks like.

With our Manufacturing Trainee Program, you’ll step onto the shop floor, get close to the machines, work side by side with operators, and take on real responsibility in the environment where our products come to life. This is hands-on learning at its best — fast-paced, practical, and built for people who want to grow by doing.

Here, you don’t just join a program. You shape your path, one rotation at a time.

Your experience will be anchored by structured training and a solid framework, using the 70-20-10 method, so that you start building a toolbox of skills you can use in your career and into your landing role with confidence.

You’ll be part of a culture that values ownership, encourages experimentation and genuinely invests in each other’s growth.

Fast track to real responsibility. Skills that matter. A career you can build your way.

When and Where:

• North America
• July to December (18 months): Locations vary per cohort - we always aim for a minimum of 2 trainees per location
• Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico,
• January to December (12 months)
• China, Egypt, Indonesia, The Netherlands, Turkey and United Kingdom
• Septem