Quality Control Lead
The Andersons
Quality Control Lead
The Andersons
Trades agricultural commodities; produces ethanol, fertilizers
About The Andersons, Inc.
The Andersons, Inc., is a diversified company rooted in agriculture that conducts business in the agribusiness and renewables sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, please visit www.andersonsinc.com.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for conducting and overseeing the sampling and testing of sand and proppant products at the North Branch processing facility to ensure compliance with API and ISO-13503-2 quality standards. The Quality Control Lead maintains the quality control laboratory, trains and develops technicians on standard operating procedures, and promotes a strong culture of safety for personnel and equipment. This role ensures all products meet or exceed industry specifications while supporting the maintenance of laboratory processes, equipment, and testing practices. The position also collaborates with departments such as procurement, accounting, and human resources to support efficient lab operations and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a safety-focused leader with strong quality control expertise, technical problem-solving skills, and the ability to train, mentor, and work effectively across multiple functional areas.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain the standards of the quality control lab, which includes training employees in standard procedures, safety polices and company policies
Maintain processes and equipment and interact with other functional areas such as procurement and accounting to maintain the lab
Communicate with management and customers. Predict, plan and interact with operations to strategically target productions goals that align with quality standards
Perform additional testing and tasks including: sample gathering ,analysis of sand/proppants, , air quality sampling and monitoring, data entry and analysis, assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to operations, equipment maintenance and calibration
Observe, report, troubleshoot, and correct situations that are likely to develop into operational problems or safety concerns
Participate in daily safety briefings and complete thorough shift changeovers
Maintain work area in a clean, orderly condition
What is Expected of You and Others at This Level
Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
Completes a variety of atypical assignments
Works within defined processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments
Works with a limited degree of supervision
Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience
Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level
Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Values Differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty. Integrity and authenticity
Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable for meeting commitments
Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, Associate’s Degree preferred
3-5 years’ relevant experience required
Physical Requirements and Working Environment
Ability to work inside and outside in environmental conditions and may include extremes in temperatures
Must be able to sit/stand for an extended period of time
Exposure to dust, chemicals, hazardous materials etc.
Proppant testing experience preferred
Benefits
At The Andersons, we encourage our employees to live a healthy lifestyle while providing high-quality, competitive, and affordable benefits to meet their varied needs.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.
Disclaimer:
The Andersons, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and consider candidates without regard to any status protected by law, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
We also prioritize a safe and healthy workplace. The Company maintains a drug-free work environment and may require drug, alcohol, and/or medical testing depending on the role.
To ensure a consistent hiring process, The Andersons, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies that do not have a formal agreement in place and is not responsible for any related fees.
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Trades agricultural commodities; produces ethanol, fertilizers
The Andersons operates in North American agribusiness with three segments: Trading, Renewables, and Plant Nutrients. Trading merchandises agricultural commodities, hedges risk, and handles logistics for customers like grain elevators and ethanol plants; Renewables produces ethanol and co-products; Plant Nutrients manufactures fertilizers and soil amendments for agricultural and turf markets. It differentiates itself by offering these activities under one umbrella, providing integrated sourcing, risk management, fuel production, and agricultural inputs with streamlined logistics. Its goal is to deliver stable value across the agricultural value chain by connecting farmers and processors with dependable supply and efficient, risk-managed services.
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