The MBA Internship Program at Kraft Heinz is a ten-week leadership internship focusing on impactful business projects, mentorship, and developing key leadership skills in areas like marketing, finance, and operations.
Job Description
The Kraft Heinz MBA Internship Program
The Kraft Heinz MBA Internship Program is the primary pipeline to our MBA Leadership Program, which is designed to grow the future leaders of Kraft Heinz. This program is for high-performing, ambitious, and creative individuals who are ready to lead the future of food and beverage. Throughout the program, MBAs will hone their understanding of our business and industry, collaborate across the business to grow our iconic brands, and learn how to build their own legacy here at Kraft Heinz.
What's On the Menu for the 2026 MBA Internship Program?
The Kraft Heinz MBA Internship Program is a ten-week experience at our Chicago headquarters during which interns will fully own a project end-to-end, enhance key leadership skills, and add value to critical efforts rooted in our Company's growth plan. The ten-week program includes:
Throughout the ten weeks, Interns can also expect opportunities to:
What MBA Interns Work On
From exploring emerging opportunities to appeal to new target audiences, to developing new innovation pipelines, to digitally revolutionizing our ability to track our supply chain in real time, to finding solutions towards our Environmental, Social and Governance goals, MBA Interns work on critical projects to propel our business forward. Projects are selected based on an Intern's skillset and career aspirations, the business's strategic priorities, and the best opportunities to be mentored by our strongest leaders. Upon application, Interns will indicate interest in exploring one of the following areas for their summer internship:
Recipe for Success
We are looking for candidates who...
New Hire Rate:
Our Values
Our MBA Interns are expected to live out the Kraft Heinz values as cultural champions and future leaders at the organization. At Kraft Heinz, our values are:
Recruitment Note
You may be contacted by our trusted recruitment partner, Adison Group, as part of our hiring process. Please be assured that Adison Group is a reputable and authorized third-party recruitment firm that works closely with our team to identify top talent. Their outreach is a legitimate part of our recruitment efforts, and we encourage you to engage with them if you are interested in exploring opportunities with our organization.
MBA Intern applications are accepted through December 8, 2025. First round interviews will begin mid-October
Program Location
MBAs will be based in Chicago, IL and are expected to comply with our Hybrid Work Environment. All interns will be provided housing for the duration of their program.
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
The Kraft Heinz MBA Internship Program
The Kraft Heinz MBA Internship Program is the primary pipeline to our MBA Leadership Program, which is designed to grow the future leaders of Kraft Heinz. This program is for high-performing, ambitious, and creative individuals who are ready to lead the future of food and beverage. Throughout the program, MBAs will hone their understanding of our business and industry, collaborate across the business to grow our iconic brands, and learn how to build their own legacy here at Kraft Heinz.
What's On the Menu for the 2026 MBA Internship Program?
The Kraft Heinz MBA Internship Program is a ten-week experience at our Chicago headquarters during which interns will fully own a project end-to-end, enhance key leadership skills, and add value to critical efforts rooted in our Company's growth plan. The ten-week program includes:
- One week of immersive onboarding to learn about our business and prepare important skills for a successful summer project
- Eight weeks dedicated to an impactful business project to explore new opportunities and unlock creative solutions
- One week of final presentations and closing reflections with our senior leadership
- Weekly sessions to deep dive into our values, grow as leaders, and develop a deeper understanding of our industry and strategic plans for growth
- Mentorship from previous MBA Leadership Program participants and senior leadership
Throughout the ten weeks, Interns can also expect opportunities to:
- Meet our CEO, North America President, Chief People Officer, and other senior executives
- Participate in full-company engagements, including Town Halls, Business Resource Group event, and volunteering opportunities.
- Join networking events to grow as a cohort, meet the Kraft Heinz MBA community and enjoy the beautiful summer in Chicago!
What MBA Interns Work On
From exploring emerging opportunities to appeal to new target audiences, to developing new innovation pipelines, to digitally revolutionizing our ability to track our supply chain in real time, to finding solutions towards our Environmental, Social and Governance goals, MBA Interns work on critical projects to propel our business forward. Projects are selected based on an Intern's skillset and career aspirations, the business's strategic priorities, and the best opportunities to be mentored by our strongest leaders. Upon application, Interns will indicate interest in exploring one of the following areas for their summer internship:
- Marketing
- Operations
- Finance
Recipe for Success
We are looking for candidates who...
- Are pursuing a full- or part-time Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with anticipated graduation between December 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027
- Have a minimum of 4 years of work or military experience
- Have ambitions to be an enterprise leader
- Are innovative thinkers and problem solvers
- Choose greatness by challenging the status quo
- Take leadership opportunities to make an impact
- Have a passion for our values and the future of our brands
- Are able to lead through challenges
- Take complex concepts and look for ways to simplify
New Hire Rate:
- $2320 USD Weekly
Our Values
Our MBA Interns are expected to live out the Kraft Heinz values as cultural champions and future leaders at the organization. At Kraft Heinz, our values are:
- 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
Recruitment Note
You may be contacted by our trusted recruitment partner, Adison Group, as part of our hiring process. Please be assured that Adison Group is a reputable and authorized third-party recruitment firm that works closely with our team to identify top talent. Their outreach is a legitimate part of our recruitment efforts, and we encourage you to engage with them if you are interested in exploring opportunities with our organization.
MBA Intern applications are accepted through December 8, 2025. First round interviews will begin mid-October
Program Location
MBAs will be based in Chicago, IL and are expected to comply with our Hybrid Work Environment. All interns will be provided housing for the duration of their program.
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
Kraft Heinz Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
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