2027 US Manufacturing Internship Program – Manufacturing Facility Kirksville, Missouri

Kraft Heinz US Manufacturing Internship Program is designed to grow the future supply chain manufacturing leaders of our company. Over 10 weeks, interns gain hands-on exposure to end-to-end supply chain execution, collaborate across plant teams and business partners, own their growth, and deliver meaningful results that improve how we make and deliver food and beverage at scale.

About the role

The internship is project-based, supporting our manufacturing functions at the Kirksville, Missouri facility, which supports our Meats and Cheese portfolio. Interns will receive a one-time housing stipend.

The program runs from June 7th, 2027 to August 13th, 2027.

Program details

• One week of immersive plant onboarding to learn about our business and develop key skills for a successful summer project.
• Training on the Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS), the global standard for supply chain excellence.
• Eight weeks dedicated to a project exploring creative solutions and new opportunities in manufacturing.
• One week of final presentations and celebrations with executive leadership and intern peers.
• Weekly sessions to deepen understanding of our values, leadership growth, and early career skill development.

Based on performance, interns may return for the 2028 Internship or our 18-month Global Manufacturing Trainee Program.

Interns will have opportunities to engage with business leaders, including the VP of North America Supply Chain, receive mentorship from previous GMTs and Operations leadership, participate in critical supply chain engagements, and access curated learning experiences.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Interns will work in one of our US manufacturing facilities, partnering with plant teams to identify opportunities and deliver improvement projects that enhance operations, processes, and supply chain performance. Interns typically own a defined project scope, collaborate cross-functionally (Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain), and share results through regular updates and an end-of-program presentation.

Project work may include:

• Continuous improvement & standard work: process mapping, SOP updates, line balance, shift handoffs, visual management.
• Safety & ergonomics: hazard identification, risk reduction actions, safe work practices, ergonomic improvements.
• Quality & compliance: defect/rework analysis, root-cause problem solving, first-pass quality improvements.
• Line performance (OEE): downtime and loss analysis, bottleneck identification, changeover optimization, throughput gains.
• Cost, waste & yield: scrap reduction, material yield improvement, loss elimination initiatives.
• Maintenance & reliability: PM optimization, recurring downtime investigation, reliability improvement plans.
• Inventory & execution: material flow improvements, cycle count support, schedule adherence, on-time production/shipping performance.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with anticipated graduation between December 1, 2027 and June 30, 2029.
• Interest in growing a career in manufacturing plants.
• Passion for continuous improvement.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Ambitious and humble leadership qualities.
• A drive to make an impact.
• Ability to simplify complex challenges.
• Resilience in changing environments.
• Commitment to championing our culture and values.

Recruitment process

Applications are accepted through October 2nd, 2026.

• Step 1: Application and Games-Based Assessment.
• Step 2: Virtual Interviews with Business Leaders.
• Step 3: Final Virtual Interview Day with Operations Leadership.

Pay

New Hire Rate: $28 USD per hour ($1,120 USD weekly).

Values

Our Manufacturing Interns are expected to live out the Kraft Heinz Values as cultural champions and future leaders:

• 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.

About us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands, we deliver taste, fun, and quality to every meal. We’re on a mission to disrupt the global food industry through innovation and unexpected partnerships. Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility, and curiosity, and we work to improve our company, communities, and planet. We grow our people to grow our business, championing ambition, curiosity, and high performance while celebrating wins—and failures—as we lead the future of food.