R&D Leadership Internship (10 Weeks)

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

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.