2027 US Internship Program- R&D

The Kraft Heinz Company; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company offers a ten-week internship program designed to grow future leaders in our food and beverage business. Interns rotate through projects, with on-site onboarding in Chicago and a final presentation with senior leaders, earning $28 per hour and housing in Glenview, IL.

Participants will research product testing, packaging improvements, ESG initiatives, and opportunities for problem solving across brands. A Bachelor's degree pursuit with 2027–2029 graduation is expected.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with anticipated graduation between Dec 1, 2027 and Jun 30, 2029.
• Innovative thinkers and problem solvers.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute product testing to strengthen quality.
• Drive innovation and testing packaging improvements.
• Advance ESG priorities while exploring opportunities to win with Gen Z.
• Exposure to areas such as design/testing, packaging, processing technology, product and packaging innovation, ESG sustainability, portfolio renovation, cost/quality improvement, brand maintenance.

Education

Bachelor's degree (pursuing)

Job description

Job Description

USR&DInternship Program

The Kraft Heinz Internship Program is designed to grow the future leaders of Kraft Heinz. This program is for high-performing, ambitious, and creative individuals who are ready to lead the future of food andbeverage. Throughout the program, Interns 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’son the Menu for the Internship Program?

The Kraft Heinz Internship Program is a ten-week leadership development program that includes:

• One week of immersive onboardingin Chicago, ILto learn about our business and prepare important skills for a successful summer project
• Eight weeks dedicated to a project exploring new business opportunities and unlocking creative solutions
• One week of final presentations and celebrations with our executive leadership team and intern peers
• Weekly sessions to deep dive into our values, grow as leaders, and develop impactful skills for early career success.
• A group business challenge to research insights and uncover opportunities for our business.
• Based on performance, interns will have an opportunity to return to Kraft Heinz ina full-time R&D role

Throughout the program, Interns can also expect regular opportunities to meet with our CEO, North America President,North America R&D President,Chief Sales Officerand other senior executives; mentorship from previousinternand business leadership; and curated learning experiences to help with grow as leaders and as cultural ambassadors of Kraft Heinz.

Our internship will run from June7th2027to August13th2027

What Do Interns Work On?

Intern projects propel our beloved brands forward— designing and executing product testing to strengthen quality, driving innovation,developingand testing packaging improvements, and advancing ESG priorities while exploring emerging opportunities to win with Gen Z audiences.

Applicantscouldhave exposure to the following areas through the 10-week immersive internship experience:

• Design and execution of product testing
• Packaging development and testing
• Advancing processing technology
• Productand packaginginnovation
• ESG/nutrition/packagingsustainability
• Portfolio renovation
• Cost&Quality improvement
• Brand maintenance

Opportunities for ourHR,supply chain & procurement, finance, sales,manufacturingand marketing are also available at select locations, please visit our early careers site, choose the role most aligned with your goals andsubmita single application.

Recipe for Success

We are looking for candidates who…

• Are pursuing aBachelorsdegree withanticipatedgraduation between December 1,2027and June 30, 2029
• 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 tolead through challenges
• Take complex concepts and look for ways to simplify

New Hire Rate:

• $28USD per Hour

Our Values

Our Interns 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

SalesInternship program applications are accepted throughOctober,2nd2026.

• Step 1: Application and Games-Based Assessment
• Step 2: Virtual Interviews with Business Leaders
• Step 3: Final On-Site Interview Day atourR&D Facility in Glenview, IL

Program Location

Glenview, IL-All interns will beprovidedhousing for the duration of their program.

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’reon a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry.A consumerobsession 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,agilityand endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company,communities, and planet.We’reproudofwherewe’vebeen – and even more thrilled about wherewe’reheaded – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

Wegrowourpeopleto grow ourbusiness.We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Goodisn’estgood 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, andwe’ regrowing something great here atKraftHeinz.

Office Collaboration & Hybrid Work Environment

We believe our office environment fuels our collaboration,connection& communityas an organization and allows our employees to grow toward greatness. We alsobelieveproviding a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace.A majority ofouroffice-basedemployees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week. Some jobs maybe requiredto be performed fully in office depending on the role’s responsibilities and requirements.

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 toparticipatein the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail]

Location(s)

Glenview R&D Center

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