Jonathan Alejandro Pinales Meza

Food Safety and Quality Assurance professional with more than five years of experience supporting high-volume food manufacturing operations across Mexico and the United States. Experienced in microbiology laboratory operations, environmental monitoring, preventive controls, sanitation validation and quality systems within multinational companies including PepsiCo and Mission Foods. Proven ability to support 24/7 manufacturing environments, lead microbiological investigations, maintain regulatory compliance and collaborate with Production, Maintenance and Sanitation teams to ensure food safety, product quality and continuous manufacturing operations.

Food Safety & Quality Assurance – Microbiology at PepsiCo PGCS (2024-10 – Present)

• Led the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP), collecting and analysing approximately 60 environmental samples per week to verify hygienic conditions and ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Supported microbiological testing across six production lines and multiple batching and filling systems within a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Conducted CIP sanitation validation studies for new production lines, reducing microbiological risk prior to production start-up while improving water efficiency by 10%.
• Led more than 15 microbiological investigations, identifying root causes and implementing CAPA actions that reduced recurrence by 15%.
• Managed quality holds and product release using SAP Quality Management, ensuring only compliant materials entered production.
• Delivered GMP, hygiene and food safety training to production personnel, strengthening food safety culture.
• Worked closely with Production, Maintenance and Sanitation teams to support continuous manufacturing while maintaining food safety compliance.

Quality Assurance / Food Safety Specialist at Mission Foods (2021-07 – 2024-10)

• Supported Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs across manufacturing operations in Mexico and the United States.
• Maintained compliance with GMP, HACCP and preventive food safety systems within high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Assisted in food safety investigations, CAPA implementation and deviation management.
• Collaborated daily with Production, Sanitation and Operations teams to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing while maintaining food safety standards.
• Supported continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality and operational performance.

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology – Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) (2014 – 2018)