Address
SalaryAbout Us
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!
Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration
We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
Job Description
Kraft Heinz is now taking applications for our Supply Chain & Manufacturing Graduate Program. Our program aims to develop you into a future leader of our company. It is designed for ambitious talent who seek a performance-based culture where they operate as owners, thrive as agents of change and channel their passion, curiosity and go-getter attitude into doing better every day.
This is a functional program for graduates seeking an exciting career in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering and/or Quality.
About the program:
Commencing January 2024 in one of our manufacturing sites across Australia/New Zealand (Brisbane, Sydney, Wagga Wagga or Echuca) (For NZ put Hastings, East Tamaki, Christchurch or Dunedin), you will join our ANZ cohort for our Global Supply Chain & Manufacturing Graduate Program. Designed to broaden your knowledge of how a multinational food company operates, the 12-month program includes:
Intensive, hands-on onboarding focused on our Operations & Supply Chain functions, complemented by a Commercial bootcamp focused on Marketing, Sales and Category
Training in Six Sigma Belt, Kraft Heinz Manufacturing Excellence Program and a range of other foundational business training
A factory Team Leader assignment, where you will develop a deep understanding of our manufacturing processes while also strengthening your leadership skills
A site-based efficiency/productivity improvement Business Project where you can apply your learnings to create real business impact
This 12-month program will prepare you to transition into an Operations Management or Technical Expertise path at one of our factories following graduation from the program.
What we’ll give you :
Fast-tracked career progression – Real responsibility from day one, leading teams and working on projects with real business impact
International exposure – You’ll be part of our Global Supply Chain & Manufacturing Trainee Program cohort, working closely with our UK and Netherlands-based Centres of Excellence and cohort of graduates across Europe, South America & Asia.
Learning & Development – You will receive intensive training and exposure to different business units from day one
Mentorship & support – You will learn from our strongest leaders, with your own dedicated manager, mentor and buddy
Permanent contract – from the commencement of the Graduate Program
Highly competitive benefits
At Kraft Heinz, your unique potential is recognised, valued, and empowered. It is our mission to unlock the qualities and abilities necessary for you to perform with passion and purpose.
We do this by providing unique development opportunities, a chance to own your career and the invitation to make an impact on our future and our legacy. It's a partnership that grows for the better, together.
What we’re looking for:
Bachelor or Masters Degree completed in 2022 or 2023 – Engineering, Science & Supply Chain are advantageous, however this program is open to graduates from any discipline
Full, ongoing working rights in Australia/New Zealand at time of application
Versatility and willingness to move across functional areas, and relocate to different cities / rural areas or countries
Strong extra-curricular achievements that reflect a proactive attitude and ownership
Passionate about being challenged daily and ready to constantly learn, develop and grow
Benefits Program:
We empower our people to own their work and it’s true our employees are our competitive advantage – so we take care of our Kraft Heinz family with our ‘Live Well’ benefits program:
Access to our most-loved Kraft Heinz products for consumption on site
Wellbeing initiatives – annual health checks & flu shots, onsite wellbeing sessions & webinars
Volunteering days – meal packing events for our Global partner Rise Against Hunger and opportunities to give back to our community
We are a Company that is dynamic and exciting, and one which dreams big. If you are passionate about what you do and enjoy working in a culture that is transparent, collaborative and one where you can make a difference every day, then this is the place for you. Kraft Heinz promotes a culture of ownership and meritocracy, that you could be a part of.
If you think you have what it takes, then don’t hesitate to apply NOW!
Applications close 5:00pm (AEST) Friday 14 April – apply now!
Location(s) Echuca, Freshwater, Northgate, Seven Hills, Wagga
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
