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About The Andersons, Inc.
The Andersons, Inc., is a North American agriculture and renewable fuels company 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 Overview
The Specialist, Quality – Grain role supports the Plant Supervisor in ensuring all food safety and quality objectives are met while reinforcing a strong food safety culture across the site. This position serves as a subject‑matter expert for HACCP, PCQI, and SQF requirements, owning the daily execution and continuous improvement of the site’s Quality Management System. Responsibilities include managing sanitation, environmental monitoring, audits, and investigations, validating food safety testing, and ensuring regulatory and customer compliance. This role is ideal for a confident, solutions‑oriented quality professional who are comfortable working independently, influencing the facility, and standing firm on food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Assist Plant Supervisor to ensure food safety/quality objectives are met
Ensure plant sanitation efforts are effective and documented
Manage the daily needs of the assigned site’s Safe Quality Food (SQF) based Quality Management System
Perform investigational process to prevent and eliminate microbiological concerns
Manage the site’s integrated environmental management program
Perform customer service complaint investigations
Lead the plant in maintaining SQF certification status
Create and update plant food safety and quality programs, as needed
Complete needed internal audits of facility and grounds, as well as traceability audits and mock recalls
Investigate food safety incidents, discuss related issues and prepare plans for improvement
Monitor and manage the plant’s Integrated Pest Control Program
Monitor incoming packaging, ingredients etc. for deficiencies and communicate any issues
Verify and validate all daily food safety and quality tests are being performed
Manage finished product and raw material status through the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
What is Expected of You and Others at This Level
Performs routine, entry-level assignments
Knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts gained through education and/or experience
Develops competence by performing structured work assignments
Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems
Receives instruction, guidance and direction
SELF LEADER COMPETENCIES
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
Minimum Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s Degree required (or the equivalent in work experience)
1-3 years’ relevant experience required
Physical Requirements and Working Environment
Both office and plant environment
May be required to travel to other Andersons sites to assist in internal audits
Usually work a standard work week (normal business hours), but may be required to work overtime hours
Extensive computer work
Frequent deadline pressures
Manage numerous projects in progress at any given time
Comply with all Andersons safety regulations
Exposure to machinery, forklifts and related production equipment
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. #IND123
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com.
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