2027 US Global Manufacturing Trainee Program - Manufacturing Facility Based

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is offering a Global Manufacturing Trainee (GMT) Program in the United States. This eighteen-month program develops leadership, teaches KHMS methods, and places GMTs in plant projects across multiple locations.

GMTs gain mentorship, engage in Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training, and progress to a full-time role in a US plant based on performance and career goals. Starting salary is $80,000 annually with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Able to start full-time in the program on July 12, 2027.
• Interested in growing your career within our manufacturing plants.

Responsibilities

• GMTs will own manufacturing projects and support supply chain excellence within the plant.
• Develop leadership skills and collaborate with plant and business teams to deliver results.
• Upon completion, move into a full-time role at a US manufacturing facility aligned with career goals.

Skills

Creative problem solvers

Ambitious leaders

Drive to make an impact

Simplifiers

Resilience in changing environments

Culture and values champions

Future leaders mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Job description

Job Description

The Kraft Heinz Global Manufacturing Trainee (GMT) Program is designed to grow the future supply chain leaders of the company. This program is for high-performing, ambitious individuals who are ready to lead the future of food and beverage. Throughout the eighteen months in the program, GMTs will hone their understanding of our end-to-end supply chain, develop their ability to collaborate across the plant and the business to deliver meaningful results, and own their growth here at Kraft Heinz.

Program Location

Opportunities are available in the following manufacturing locations. Upon application, candidates will be able to select their preferences for location.

• Champaign, Illinois (This plant supports our Taste Elevation portfolio)
• Davenport, Iowa (This plant supports our Meats and Cheese portfolio)
• Winchester, Virginia (This plant supports our Hydration portfolio)
• Garland, Texas (This plant supports our Snackables portfolio)
• Kendallville, Indiana (This plant supports our Desserts portfolio)
• Jacksonville Coffee, Florida (This plant supports our Coffee portfolio)
• Beaver Dam, Wisconsin (This plant supports our Taste Elevation portfolio)

A Cycle in the Life of a Global Manufacturing Trainee

The Kraft Heinz GMT Program is an eighteen-month experience during which GMT will own manufacturing projects, develop and practice key leadership skills, and support critical work rooted in driving supply chain excellence. The ten-month program includes:

• One month of immersive onboarding
• Training on the Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS), the standard of supply chain excellence for Kraft Heinz globally
• Completion of Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training and project to gain certification
• Twelve months of various projects to explore all functions of the plant with people management experience

Throughout the eighteen months, GMTs can also expect regular opportunities to meet with our business leaders, including the Global Operations Officer and VP of North America Supply Chain; mentorship from previous GMTs and Operations leadership team members; participation in critical supply chain engagements; and curated learning experiences to help with grow as leaders and as cultural ambassadors of Kraft Heinz.

What GMTs Work On

GMTs will spend their program in one of our US manufacturing facilities focused on projects that improve our ways of working, our processes, and our supply chain results. At the completion of the program, GMTs will be placed in a full‑time role in one of our US manufacturing facilities based on the GMT’s experience and career aspirations, the business’s strategic priorities and areas with the best opportunities to be coached and managed by our strongest leaders. GMTs will have an opportunity to provide their preferences for location during the recruitment process and in the placement process at the end of the program.

We Are Looking For…

• Creative problem solvers
• Ambitious and humble leaders
• A drive to make an impact
• Simplifiers
• Resilience in changing environments
• Champions of our culture and our values
• Those who seek to be the future leaders of the Company

New Hire Base Salary

• 80,000 USD Annually

Bonus:

This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

Benefits:

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing:

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well‑being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Our Values

• 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 Must-Haves

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree with anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
• Able to start full-time in the program on July 12, 2027
• Interested in growing your career within our manufacturing plants

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

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.

Location(s)

Beaver Dam Plant, Champaign Plant, Davenport Plant (New), Garland Plant, Jacksonville Plant, Kendallville Plant, Winchester Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.