at The Kraft Heinz Foods Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description
The Kraft Heinz Trainee Program is designed to grow the future leaders of Kraft Heinz. This program is for high-performing, ambitious, and creative individuals who ready to lead the future of food and beverage. Throughout the program, Trainees will hone their understanding of our business and industry, collaborate across the business to grow our iconic brands, and learn how to build their own legacy here at Kraft Heinz.
What's on the Menu for the Trainee Program?
The Kraft Heinz Trainee Program is a ten-month leadership development program that includes:
Two-to-four weeks of immersive onboarding to learn the business from end-to-end, build connections with their cohort, and prepare to drive impact throughout the program,
Two 4-month project rotations to bring creative solutions across the business,
One week of leadership development rooted in our WIN leadership principles,
One week of celebration and professional development to support the transition out of the trainee program and into full-time role,
Placement into a full-time role upon the completion of the program to continue developing as a leader and growing a robust career at Kraft Heinz.
Throughout the program, Trainees can also expect regular opportunities to meet with our CEO, North America President, Chief People Officer, and other senior executives; mentorship from previous trainees and business leadership; collaboration with Trainees from other countries, including UK, Netherlands, and Brazil; and curated learning experiences to help with grow as leaders and as cultural ambassadors of Kraft Heinz.
What Do Trainees Work On?
Trainee projects propel our beloved brands forward, from exploring emerging opportunities to appeal to Gen Z audiences, to digitally revolutionizing our ability to track our supply chain in real time, to developing new packaging in support of our Environmental, Social and Governance goals.
When applying, applicants will select a track that they most want to pursue for their trainee experience. That track helps us curate an end-to-end experience designed to build a strong foundation in their function of interest from which to accelerate their career growth:
Marketing & Sales
Operations (Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain)
Finance
Research & Development
Human Resources
Recipe for Success
We are looking for candidates who...
Are pursuing a Bachelors degree with anticipated graduation between November 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025
Are innovative thinkers and problem solvers
Choose greatness by challenging the status quo
Take leadership opportunities to make an impact
Have a passion for our values and the future of our brands
Are able to lead through challenges
Take complex concepts and look for ways to simplify
Our Values
Our Trainees are expected to live out the Kraft Heinz values as cultural champions and future leaders at the organization. At Kraft Heinz, our values are:
We are consumer obsessed
We dare to do better every day
We champion great people
We demand diversity
We do the right thing
We own it
The Recruitment Process
Trainee program applications are accepted through September 30, 2024.
Step 1: Application and Games-Based Assessment
Step 2: Digital recorded Interview
Step 3: Virtual Interviews with Business Leaders (will begin in mid-September)
Step 4: Final On-Site Interview Day at our Chicago Headquarters
Program Location
Trainees on the Marketing & Sales, Finance, HR, and Operations tracks will be based in Chicago, IL and Trainees on the R&D tracks will be based in Glenview, IL. All Trainees will complete one of their project rotations at a field location (i.e. sales office, manufacturing plant, research and development facility); housing is provided to Trainees when they are on their field project rotation.Location(s)Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com .
It is the continuing policy of The Kraft Heinz Company to afford full equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicaps, military or veteran status, sexual preference, or any other protected condition or characteristic in conformity with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
Final candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship. Exceptions requesting work visa sponsorship will be reviewed on a case to case basis.
