Quality Control Lead - Sand & Proppant Lab

The Andersons, Inc.; Carlsbad, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) with company matching

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, Vision insurances

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

The Andersons, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Lead at its North Branch processing facility to oversee sand and proppant testing and ensure API and ISO-13503-2 quality standards are met.

You'll manage the quality control laboratory, mentor technicians, and partner with procurement, accounting, and operations to drive safe, reliable lab operations and continuous improvement across functions. Strong problem-solving, safety leadership, and a proactive approach to training will help teams achieve

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years’ relevant experience required.
• Proppant testing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the standards of the quality control lab, including training employees in standard procedures, safety policies and company policies.
• Maintain processes and equipment and interact with procurement and accounting to maintain the lab.
• Communicate with management and customers.
• Predict, plan and interact with operations to target production goals that align with quality standards.
• Perform additional testing and tasks including sample gathering, analysis of sand/proppants, air quality sampling, data entry and analysis, and calibration support.
• Observe, report, troubleshoot, and correct situations that may become operational problems or safety concerns.
• Participate in daily safety briefings and shift changeovers.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area.

Skills

Quality control

Leadership

Safety leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Laboratory testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree preferred

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

The Andersons, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Lead at its North Branch processing facility to oversee sand and proppant testing and ensure API and ISO-13503-2 quality standards are met.

You'll manage the quality control laboratory, mentor technicians, and partner with procurement, accounting, and operations to drive safe, reliable lab operations and continuous improvement across functions. Strong problem-solving, safety leadership, and a proactive approach to training will help teams achieve