OSIGBEMEH TIM MUSA
Food Scientist/Product Developer
Greeley
Summary
To contribute meaningfully to a forward-thinking organization focused on excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement—leveraging my expertise in food science, meat quality, and regulatory compliance to drive product development, operational efficiency, and team growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Food Technologist
Pilgrim’s Pride
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations to align product concepts with brand strategy and customer expectations
- Lead new innovative projects targeted at meeting evolving consumer trends such as clean label, low sodium, and high protein
- Create and validate cooking instructions, nutritional panels, claims in compliance with USDA regulations
- Lead pilot product development and renovation projects from concept through commercialization
- Engage directly with vendors for benchtop, pilot line, and commercial scale trials
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, OE, R&O, Category Marketing, and QA to resolve quality and yield issues
- Support marketing and sales teams with technical product insights
Operations Supervisor
JBS FED BEEF
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed 33 team members in cattle receiving and inspection
- Ensured animal welfare and food safety compliance
- Conducted daily food safety audits and coordinated with USDA to ensure compliance
HACCP & Food Safety Supervisor
JBS FED BEEF
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Validated microbial interventions and CCP programs
- Investigated E. coli and water reuse positives results, reported root causes and proferred corrective actions
- Led USDA meetings and BRC audit preparations
- Delivered monthly food safety training to supervisors and new hires
HACCP & Quality Assurance Superintendent
Pilgrim’s Pride
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Oversaw plant inspections, GMP audits, and antimicrobial usage
- Led food safety meetings and USDA compliance initiatives
- Resolved customer complaints and implemented corrective actions with operations
- Facilitated monthly food safety plant meetings to evaluate food safety and regulatory deviations
- Coordinated monthly GMP and facility audits
- Attended and often led weekly sanitation and USDA meetings
Management Trainee
Pilgrim’s Pride
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Supported QA and regulatory compliance efforts
- Developed training materials and mentored team members, coordinated monthly GMP and facility audits, responded to non-compliances issued by USDA, Conducted facility audits and label verifications
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas Tech University
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Assisted in consumer panels and meat quality studies
- Participated in national meat case studies and sample collection
- Supported research data analysis and reporting
- Assisted in harvest and fabrication of cattle and pigs
Industrial Trainee
CHI Ltd
04.2008 - 10.2008
- Conducted in-process and finished product analysis, and shelf life determination
- Performed sensory evaluations and hygiene inspections
- Conducted raw material inspection and analysis to ensure conformity to standard
Education
Master of Science - Animal and Food Science
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX01.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Food Science & Tech
Federal University of Tech
01.2009
Skills
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, public speaking abilities
- Strong analytical skills with a problem-solving mindset, self-motivated and goal-oriented
- Proven leadership and team-building capabilities, skilled in food safety systems and HACCP implementation
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail, experienced in product development
Certification
HACCP Certification – North Carolina State University (2020)
Interests
Reading, Traveling, Meeting People
Publications
- Publication: Musa, O.E., Garmyn, A.J., Legako, J.F., Woerner, D.R., & Miller, M.F. (2020). Flavor Characterization of Grass- and Grain-Fed Australian Beef Longissimus Thoracis Aged 35 to 65 Days Postmortem. Meat and Muscle Biology, 4(1). DOI
- Conference Presentation: Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC), June 2019. Meat and Muscle Biology, 3(2):88-88. DOI
Timeline
Food Technologist
Pilgrim’s Pride
11.2023 - Current
Operations Supervisor
JBS FED BEEF
11.2022 - 04.2023
HACCP & Food Safety Supervisor
JBS FED BEEF
06.2022 - 11.2022
HACCP & Quality Assurance Superintendent
Pilgrim’s Pride
07.2020 - 06.2022
Management Trainee
Pilgrim’s Pride
09.2019 - 07.2020
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas Tech University
08.2017 - 08.2019
Industrial Trainee
CHI Ltd
04.2008 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Technology - Food Science & Tech
Federal University of Tech
Master of Science - Animal and Food Science
Texas Tech University
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