Job Description Our 12-month immersive program will challenge you to develop yourself as a future leader of our company. The program is crafted for top talent who seek a performance-based culture that is built on meritocracy, ambition, hard work and passion.

During our 12-month program, you will join a class of other ambitious Trainees to learn directly from Kraft Heinz leaders, explore all areas of our organization to see exactly how the Heinz ketchup gets made and have multiple opportunities to work directly in our business. As a Kraft Heinz Trainee you will make valuable contributions as a full-time employee from day one; doing real work and delivering real results.

Your journey will start with a functional onboarding, giving you a hands-on induction into each of our different functions. This is followed by a field sales placement to get to know our products and consumers – because at Kraft Heinz, we are consumer obsessed! During the program you will get to work on an individual business project where you will be challenged to apply your problem-solving skills, then experience an agile business placement in a field different to your project. No worries if you don’t have specific expertise in all of these topics; you will be attending trainings and get mentored by senior managers throughout each stage of this exciting program. After 12 months, Kraft Heinz Trainees will be placed into functions across our company where they can add immediate value.

Program Start Date  1 September 2025
Duration 12-month program
Business Function R&D: Product Development, Culinary & Consumer Experience, Process & Technology, Packaging
 

Location: Applying for a traineeship in our Nijmegen R&D Site

IMPORTANT NOTE  Valid permanent working rights in the Netherlands is required. Orientation year visa / Sponsorship Visa are not sufficient to progress in the recruitment.

Profile – Basic Qualifications

 University Bachelor or Master degree, graduated on or after 2024 from a technical background (STEM, Food Technology, Nutrition etc)  Maximum working experience 1 year after graduation  Strong proficiency in English is required  Ability and willingness to relocate within Europe  Valid permanent working rights in the Netherlands is required (Orientation year visa not sufficient)
 

Our offer

 Permanent contract at the start of the Trainee Program  Intensive training and exposure to different Business Units  Business support and mentorship throughout the program  Highly competitive benefits
 

We Are Looking For Talent Who Are

 Consumer obsessed  Dare to do better every day  Champion great people  Demand diversity  Do the right thing  Own it!
 

This Is How We Win

 We work as a team- Energize self and others  We Inspire excellence- Model lifelong learning, curiosity and creativity  We navigate our future- Be courageous in the face of uncertainty

 

The Recruitment Process

Applications are open from February – April 2025

Step 1 Application and Pymetrics Games

Step 2 Pymetrics Video Interview

Step 3 Virtual Trainee and Business Interviews

Step 4 Assessment Day and Final International Panel

Kraft Heinz Vision

At Kraft Heinz, our vision is to sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. We strive to be #1 in taste elevation by making life delicious. Like our passion for developing great foods, we are also dedicated to the development of great leaders. The Kraft Heinz International Management Trainee Program (IMTP) is a development program for top talent seeking an exciting leadership career with Kraft Heinz.

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 meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins – and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Location(s)

Nijmegen

 

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.