About the Organisation: Karo Sambhav is a leading sustainability and circular economy organization focused on enabling responsible waste management and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance across India. The company works with producers, recyclers, government bodies, and consumers to build transparent, technology-driven systems for the collection, recycling, and recovery of electronic waste, plastic waste, batteries, and other regulated materials. With a strong focus on environmental impact, compliance, and scalable sustainability solutions, Karo Sambhav helps organizations meet regulatory obligations while driving long-term circular economy initiatives.

About the Role: The Quality Systems & EHS Executive will lead the Quality Management System (QMS) and certification programs for a high‑volume recycling/ITAD facility in North India. This role ensures compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, R2v3, e‑Stewards, EPR requirements, and customer‑specific quality protocols, while driving continuous improvement across operations.

The position requires strong experience in quality systems, audits, documentation, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to work in fast‑paced recycling environments involving e‑waste, metals, plastics, and IT asset disposition.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Systems & Certification Leadership

Build, implement, and maintain a robust QMS aligned with ISO 9001 and recycling‑sector standards.
Lead certification and surveillance audits for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, R2v3, e‑Stewards, and brand‑mandated audits.
Own document control: SOPs, WI, formats, change management, training records, and version control.
Conduct internal audits, supplier audits, and process audits; maintain audit calendars and closure reports.
Drive CAPA, RCA, FMEA, and PDCA across all departments.
Ensure material traceability, chain‑of‑custody, downstream vendor compliance, and data integrity for recycling and ITAD workflows.
Prepare and maintain customer‑facing quality documentation, including compliance reports, certificates, and audit evidence.
Lead customer audits, brand audits, and OEM compliance reviews.

2. Regulatory & Compliance Management

Ensure compliance with E‑Waste Management Rules, Hazardous Waste Rules, EPR obligations, and SPCB/CPCB requirements.
Maintain risk registers, compliance matrices, and legal registers relevant to North India regulatory expectations.
Coordinate with SPCB/CPCB, auditors, and brand compliance teams for inspections and submissions.
Ensure proper documentation for manifest tracking, waste storage, disposal, and vendor approvals.

3. Operational Quality & Continuous Improvement

Implement in‑process quality checks, sampling plans, inspection criteria, and acceptance standards for dismantling, segregation, shredding, and ITAD workflows.
Collaborate with operations to ensure process standardization, error‑proofing, and adherence to SOPs.
Use data analytics to track NCR trends, defect rates, process deviations, and improvement opportunities.
Lead training programs for QMS, audit readiness, documentation discipline, and compliance culture.
Support digitalization of quality workflows (checklists, dashboards, NCR systems).

4. EHS Support

Support implementation of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 within the integrated management system.
Assist in risk assessments, incident investigations, emergency preparedness, and contractor safety.
Ensure alignment between quality, environmental, and safety documentation.
Support waste handling, storage, and disposal compliance as per SPCB norms.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Mandatory: Hands‑on experience with ISO 9001 and at least one of: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, R2v3, e‑Stewards, IATF 16949.
5–7 years of experience in quality systems, audits, and compliance in recycling, e‑waste, ITAD, electronics, automotive, or manufacturing.
Strong understanding of Indian regulatory frameworks.
Experience with audit management, documentation systems, and QMS software preferred.
Quality Systems- ISO 9001, internal audits, CAPA, RCA, FMEA, PDCA.
Soft Skills - Documentation discipline, stakeholder management, training, cross‑functional collaboration.
Compliance - EPR, e‑waste rules, hazardous waste rules, SPCB/CPCB norms.
Technical - SOP writing, sampling plans, inspection methods, traceability.
Certifications - R2v3, e‑Stewards, ISO 14001/45001, OEM/brand audits.

EHS and Quality Systems Executive