The Gillette Company LLC
About
The Gillette Company is the razor and shaving brand founded in Boston in 1901 by King C. Gillette, and it has long been one of South Boston’s best-known manufacturers. Since 2005, Gillette has been part of Procter & Gamble, the global consumer products company behind many household brands. Its South Boston listing reflects Gillette’s long manufacturing presence in the neighborhood, where the brand has made products for more than a century.
P&G describes its mission as being a force for growth and a force for good, and it is investing in a faster, smarter and more resilient supply chain. A key part of that effort is SPARK, the Skills Program for Advancing Digital Resilience and Knowledge, which trains plant teams in digital and automation skills through self-paced lessons, live virtual sessions, podcasts, videos and hands-on simulations of real manufacturing problems.
What to Know
- P&G was named a 2026 Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company in the industrial and manufacturing category.
- The SPARK program was cited in that recognition for building digital skills among manufacturing employees.
- P&G has redesigned workspaces to be more flexible and collaborative.
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