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Q: What are some reasons why I should choose Heinz as my employer?
Heinz offers its employees:

  • Challenging projects and leadership opportunities.
  • Career progression
  • Mentoring from experience managers and co-workers
  • Projects that impact our top brands
  • Opportunity to build cross-functional partnerships
  • Daily exposure to senior leadership

Q: What does Heinz offer as an employer that makes them different than other CPG companies?
Our product range here at Heinz allows employees to gain experience in many different areas of the food business, all within one company. Our employees work in cross-functional teams to generate creative new products, reduce costs, and improve our current brands. Heinz also offers more of an entrepreneurial environment where every employee can make an impact on the business.

Q: How would you describe the Heinz culture?
Our culture here at Heinz is one that is rooted on a set of strategies that allow us to win, work, and lead. We believe in organic growth – “growing what we own”, in building our intellectual assets by hiring, training, & developing our human capital, and by cultivating ownership deep within the organization. At Heinz, we are results-oriented and never satisfied with status quo.

Q: Why is Pittsburgh, PA a place to consider?
Pittsburgh has been voted as one of the most livable cities, and named as one of the top 100 places to live. We have a renowned cultural district, and 3 major sports teams. We have been ranked by Forbes Magazine has one of the top 10 World’s Cleanest Cities. Whether you are just starting your career, or are more established, Pittsburgh has something for everyone. Click here for more information

Q: What types of career opportunities are available to potential employees?
Here at Heinz, we offer a number of career choices in a wide range of functions including Marketing, Sales, Research and Development, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Packaging Design & Development, Finance, Human Resources & Information Systems. Our World Headquarters, which is also based in Pittsburgh, provides global career opportunities as well.

Q: How often are career opportunities posted on your site?
We post jobs on our career section as they become available. If you are interested in working at Heinz, it is recommended that you check our site periodically, as career opportunities frequently arise.

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Herma Stewart

Position: Credit Manager
Undergrad: Cambridge University Marymount College

“After joining Heinz I found a willing pool of mentors, people who had been in the credit field for decades and were willing to point me in the right direction. The credit department was recognized as an asset because of the caliber of people. Not only do we safeguard the single largest asset of the company, but we partner with sales to structure deals attractive to customers, while remaining profitable to the company. The reputation for value, an enjoyable culture based on trust, and a portfolio of good products provides an arena for building a successful career.”

Diversity

Heinz is committed to employment equity and to recruiting and retaining a diverse group of qualified and dedicated employees. It is Heinz's policy to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants. These employment opportunities are based solely upon an employee's or applicant's qualifications, skills, and abilities, without regard to any condition or characteristic that is not job-related. In addition, every Heinz location is required to have a policy prohibiting discrimination, including harassment, and an accompanying set of policies establishing procedures for reporting and investigating complaints, prohibiting retaliation, and providing for appropriate disciplinary action for violations.

In addition to hiring people of different ethnic backgrounds, Heinz is committed to providing career development programs and subsidizing educational expenses, including tuition reimbursement.

In the United States, women account for 46% of our workforce and minorities account for 47% of our workforce.

Globally, 38% of the Heinz workforce is comprised of women and 29% of management positions are held by women.

Fiscal 2007 Global Employee Workforce

*This chart displays global employee workforce data by gender and job category.

 TotalMenWomen
Management Positions 3,977 2,821 1,156
Professional/Technical 3,338 1,599 1,739
Sales Workers 2,435 1,872 563
Clerical/Administrative 2,177 874 1,330
Factory Workers 20,815 13,067 7,748
Grand Total 32,742 20,233 12,509
    62% 38%

Employee Benefits

2008 Salaried Benefits Summary

Heinz strives to offer benefits that support the ever-evolving needs of its employees. Incentives, including an array of savings and investment programs, comprehensive health care coverage, business casual dress, paid vacations, holidays, commitment to employee development and values.

Below are highlights of our expansive benefits.

Health Care

  • Competitive Health, Prescription and Dental Plans
  • Options that include coverage for Singles, Families and Domestic Partners
  • Employee Assistance Program

Insurance

  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Business Travel Accident
  • Travel Assistance Program

Fitness

  • Health A to Z Resource
  • Lifestyle Profile and Health Coaches
  • Gym Membership Subsidies/Discounts
  • On-Site Fitness Programs (site specific)

Retirement

  • 401K- Immediate Participation and Company Matching
  • Retirement Contributions
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Financial Planning

Enrichment

  • Health Care and Dependant Care Spending Accounts
  • Vacation Purchase
  • Employee Store Discounts
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Heinz Corporate Discount Perks
  • Flexible Work Arrangements for Work/Life Balance
Stacey Cox

Stacey Cox

Position: Sr. Manager - Product Research & Guidance
Undergrad: Eastern Kentucky University
M.S.: Virginia Tech

“Heinz has been a great career choice for me. I have had the opportunity to work with talented people to develop hundreds of new products and quality improvements that are in the marketplace today. Our commitment to innovation of our worldwide brands provides a working environment that spans beyond the laboratory. Our general management approach offers invaluable exposure to all facets of running a business, providing a unique career enhancing-experience.”