2027 US Manufacturing Internship Program – Manufacturing Facility Winchester, Virginia

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 manufacturing functions at our Winchester, Virginia facility, which supports our Hydration portfolio. Interns 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 prepare 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 the manufacturing facility.
• One week of final presentations and celebrations with executive leadership and intern peers.
• Weekly sessions to deepen understanding of our values, grow leadership skills, and develop impactful early-career competencies.

Based on performance, interns may return to Kraft Heinz in the 2028 Internship or our 18-month Global Manufacturing Trainee Programs.

Interns will have opportunities to meet 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 engage in curated learning experiences to grow as leaders and cultural ambassadors.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Interns work in one of our US manufacturing facilities, partnering with plant teams to identify opportunities and deliver improvement projects that strengthen operations—enhancing ways of working, core processes, and supply chain performance.

• 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 mindset.
• Drive to make an impact.
• Ability to simplify complex challenges.
• Resilience in changing environments.
• Commitment to championing our culture and values.

Pay

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

Values

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 Kraft Heinz

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 consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships, driving innovation across every part of our company.

Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility, and endless curiosity. We believe in being good humans, improving our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of our past—and even more excited about our future—as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.