The Product Supply Perspective: People, Excellence & Innovation

Mary Hicks

Mary reflects on 38 years at P&G and the pride of helping to make Tide products that families have trusted for generations. Her story speaks to brand loyalty, quality, and the opportunities P&G provided for her to build both a career and a family.

Emily Oldag

Emily shares the moment when everyday shopping became more meaningful — seeing the products she helped make on the shelf and understanding the scale, care, and precision behind them. Her story highlights how technical expertise, teamwork, and round-the-clock operations help bring trusted products to consumers every day.

Mitzi Mitchell

Mitzi reflects on nearly three decades at P&G and the deep pride that comes from helping build trusted brands over time. Her story highlights commitment to products, people, and consumers — and the lasting impact of growth, reinvestment, and shared purpose.

Taylor Lacy

Taylor shares how working on iconic Old Spice products deepened her appreciation for the innovation and craftsmanship behind every product. Her story highlights product quality, constant reinvention, and the excitement of helping shape both a brand’s legacy and its next chapter.

Jeff Norman

Jeff reflects on the responsibility of making products families use every day, including brands his own family recognizes. His story underscores craftsmanship, consistency, and legacy in helping carry trusted products forward for the next generation.

Celia St. Germain

Celia shares what it means to help make a brand that spans generations while also advancing more sustainable packaging and safe, reliable production. Her story reflects the people, care, and innovation behind the everyday products consumers trust.

Jake Putty

Jake shares what it’s like to work at the center of warehouse automation, from the scale of advanced systems to the day-to-day challenge of keeping them running smoothly. His story highlights equipment ownership, digital problem-solving, and the skilled work behind modern supply chain operations.

Michelle Shaw — Site Leader, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Michelle shares how people, operational excellence, service, and continuous learning come together at P&G’s Northeast Fulfillment Center. Her perspective highlights a culture that encourages innovation, builds capability through training, and equips employees with the tools and digital skills to shape the future of supply chain leadership.

Basak Aydin, Vice President of Global Manufacturing Capability — Gebze, Turkey

Basak offers a forward-looking view of manufacturing at P&G, where operational excellence, automation, AI, and digital upskilling are transforming how plants run. Her perspective shows how predictive systems and stronger digital capabilities are preparing teams for the future of tech-powered manufacturing.

Stefan Wysocki, Plant Manager — Ben Cat, Vietnam

Stefan explains how modern manufacturing goes far beyond production alone. He highlights innovation, agility, packaging design, logistics, and leadership excellence — showing how plant teams can respond quickly to market needs, drive business growth, and help shape the future of manufacturing.

Mike McCleary, Plant Manager — Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.

Mike reflects on a career built around developing people, leading at scale, and creating opportunity for others. From Greensboro to multiple P&G sites over 36 years, he shares how training, mentorship, and a strong learning culture help build future manufacturing leaders and keep plant operations strong.

Jeff Allen, Plant Manager — Andover, Massachusetts, U.S.

Jeff focuses on the power of people and culture in manufacturing leadership. He describes creating a workplace where employees feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to grow — an environment where strong connections, open dialogue, and personal development help teams thrive.

Garrett Dornbrook, Plant Manager — Tabler Station, West Virginia, U.S.

Garrett shares how a family-like culture, leadership development, and meaningful support systems help teams succeed at Tabler Station. His people-first approach to plant leadership shows how employees are encouraged, developed, and trusted to grow their skills and careers in Product Supply.

Rachel Buchenroth, Plant Manager — Oxnard, California

Rachel spotlights how innovation, technology, and employee ownership are shaping the future of manufacturing at P&G’s Oxnard plant. She shares how digital upskilling, touchless operations, and technician-led innovation are helping the team improve reliability, advance operations, and stay competitive.

Adriano Maturino, Plant Manager — Milenio, Mexico

Adriano highlights a people-centered vision of manufacturing rooted in learning, inclusion, and opportunity. He shares how the Milenio plant is advancing equality and inclusion while fostering a culture where people of different generations, backgrounds, and abilities can grow and succeed together.

Christoph Reif, Plant Manager — Berlin, Germany

Christoph tells the story of a bold transformation in Berlin, where the team reimagined its shift model and launched the company’s first fully automated night shift. He shows how listening to employees, building trust, and embracing change can improve work-life rhythm, strengthen culture, and unlock new ways of working in manufacturing.