Global Manufacturing Trainee Program Kraft Heinz

2026 Kraft Heinz Global Manufacturing Trainee (GMT) Program – US

The 2026 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.

• Coshocton, Ohio (This plant supports our Meats and Cheese portfolio)
• Avon, New York (This plant supports our Snackables portfolio)
• Winchester, Virginia (This plant supports our Hydration portfolio)
• Kirksville, Missouri (This plant supports our Meats and Cheese portfolio)
• Muscatine, Iowa (This plant supports our Taste Elevation portfolio)
• Beaver Dam, Wisconsin (This plant supports our Taste Elevation portfolio)

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

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.

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

• 78,000 USD Annually

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

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

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.

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:

• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

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