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 table we touch. Consumer obsession fuels our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
The Kraft Heinz Global Manufacturing Traineeship Program:
This Program is a functional program at our factories for graduates seeking an exciting leadership career in the manufacturing environment. We are looking for high-performing, ambitious, and creative individuals who are ready to lead the future of food and beverages. Throughout the program, Trainees will hone their understanding of our business through factory rotations, collaborate across the business to grow our iconic brands, and learn how to build their own legacy.
Our Global Manufacturing Trainee Program includes:
Intensive, hands-on onboarding focused on our Operations and Supply Chain functions
Training in the Kraft Heinz Manufacturing Excellence Program, and a range of other foundational business training – i.e. Lean Six Sigma
You will spend your first rotation completing a factory-based efficiency/productivity improvement business project where you will apply Lean Six Sigma methodology to obtain your Yellow Belt Certification
The second rotation will consist of taking on a factory Team Leader, a Continuous Improvement Lead, or a Process Owner assignment, where you will develop a deep understanding of our manufacturing processes whilst also strengthening your leadership skills
Throughout the program, Trainees can also expect regular opportunities to meet with our Global leaders; receive mentorship from previous trainees; collaborate with trainees around the world; and enrol in learning experiences to help you grow as leaders.
What we’ll give you:
Fast-tracked career progression – Real responsibility from day one, leading teams and working on projects with real business impact at our factories
Global exposure – You will be part of our Global Manufacturing Traineeship cohort where you’ll connect with Trainees across Europe, USA, Latin America, ANZ & Asia. You’ll also work closely with our commercial Trainees within the Kraft Heinz Trainee Program as well as our Zone Technical Experts
Training & Development – Strong personal & professional development including technical training, leadership experience, regular mentorship, and senior leader exposure
Basic Qualifications:
University Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, graduated on or after 2025. A Food Science,Engineering, or Supply Chain major is preferred. Graduation certification is required before September 1, 2026.
Maximum 1 year of professional experience after Graduation
Strong proficiency in English is required
Valid permanent working rights in China is required
Location(s)Shanghai – Central Park, Huangpu
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.