2026 US Trainee Program- R&D

Kraft Heinz • Glenview, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 are 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. The Kraft Heinz R&D 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 R&D 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, North America President of R&D, 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.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree with anticipated graduation between November 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027
• 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

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing product testing to strengthen quality
• Driving innovation
• Developing and testing packaging improvements
• Advancing ESG priorities while exploring emerging opportunities to win with Gen Z audiences
• Design and execution of product testing
• Packaging development and testing
• Advancing processing technology
• Product and packaging innovation
• ESG / nutrition / packaging sustainability
• Portfolio renovation
• Cost & Quality improvement
• Brand maintenance

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.
• Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level