Sheila Medrano
About Sheila Medrano
Current Role at General Mills
Sheila Medrano currently holds the position of Quality Assurance Leader at General Mills. In this role, which she commenced in May 2019, she is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the quality and safety of products. Her duties involve meticulous quality checks, monitoring operational processes, and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Laboratory Management
At General Mills, Sheila Medrano also serves as the Laboratory Manager in San Adrian, Navarra, España. This role encompasses managing laboratory operations, ensuring accurate and reliable testing, and upholding stringent quality control measures. Her expertise in laboratory practices significantly contributes to maintaining the high standards of product quality.
Previous Experience at General Mills
Sheila Medrano has a longstanding career with General Mills, where she worked as a Quality Supervisor from 2004 to 2015. During this 11-year tenure, she acquired extensive experience in quality supervision, a foundation that paved the way for her current leadership roles. Her years of dedication to quality assurance at General Mills have been pivotal to her professional development.
Career at Iberfruta-Muerza Grupo Helios
Before joining General Mills, Sheila Medrano was a Técnico microbiología y analista EDAR at Iberfruta-Muerza Grupo Helios. She worked there from 1999 to 2004 for 5 years, focusing on microbiology and EDAR analysis. This early experience allowed her to build a strong foundation in microbiological analysis and environmental testing, skills that she later applied to her roles in quality assurance.
Education and Qualifications
Sheila Medrano holds a Licenciatura en Biología from the Universidad de Navarra. Her studies in Biología, general, provided her with essential knowledge in biological sciences, which is fundamental to her expertise in quality assurance and microbiology. Her academic credentials have been a cornerstone of her professional achievements in the food industry.