Associate Consultants Management Systems-QMS, EHS, FSMS & ESG-Sustainability

JOB DESCRIPTION

Associate Consultants – Management Systems, EHS, Food Safety & Sustainability

Company: Smartedge Consulting

Location: Hyderabad

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 0–3 years

Qualification: Engineering / Science / Food Technology / Environmental Science / Sustainability or related disciplines.

About Smartedge Consulting

Established in 2005, Smartedge Consulting provides consulting, implementation, assessment, training and managed services to organizations across manufacturing, engineering, pharmaceuticals, food processing, healthcare, IT and other industry sectors.

Our focus is on developing practical management systems that improve organizational effectiveness, address operational risks and create measurable business value.

Position Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Associate Consultants to join our growing consulting team across the following five practice areas:

1. Quality Management Systems (QMS)
2. Integrated Management Systems (IMS-QEHS)
3. Food Safety Management Systems
4. Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
5. ESG & Sustainability

Selected candidates will work with senior consultants and practice leads in executing client assignments, conducting assessments, developing documentation, supporting implementation and coordinating project activities.

1. Key Responsibilities – Common

• Assist senior consultants in executing consulting and implementation assignments.
• Collect and analyse client information, operational data and relevant records.
• Prepare reports, presentations, procedures, SOPs and other project deliverables.
• Participate in client assessments, site visits and internal audits.
• Coordinate with client representatives for implementation and project progress.
• Maintain project documentation and monitor deliverable schedules.
• Support client training and awareness programmes.
• Develop practical knowledge of applicable standards, regulations and industry practices.

2. Practice-Specific Responsibilities

A. QMS – Quality Management Systems

Applicable areas: ISO 9001 and related quality management practices.

• Assist in quality management system implementation.
• Prepare quality policies, procedures, SOPs and process documentation.
• Support process mapping, risk-based thinking and quality objectives.
• Assist in internal audits and corrective action implementation.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and customer satisfaction processes.

B. IMS-QEHS – Integrated Management Systems

Applicable areas: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

• Assist in integrated management system implementation.
• Prepare environmental aspects and impacts registers.
• Support hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Assist in developing operational control procedures.
• Support legal compliance assessments and compliance registers.
• Assist in internal audits, incident reporting and corrective actions.

C. Food Safety Management Systems

Applicable areas: ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, HACCP and BRCGS Food Safety.

• Assist in food safety management system implementation.
• Support food safety hazard analysis and HACCP plan preparation.
• Develop prerequisite programmes (PRPs), SOPs and food safety records.
• Assist in hygiene inspections and food safety assessments.
• Support traceability, allergen management and food safety verification activities.
• Coordinate food safety implementation and certification readiness.

D. EHS – Environment, Health & Safety

Applicable areas: Industrial safety, environmental management, statutory compliance and occupational health and safety.

• Assist in conducting workplace safety inspections and EHS assessments.
• Support preparation of HIRA, JSA and environmental risk assessments.
• Assist in identifying unsafe conditions, unsafe practices and operational risks.
• Support fire safety, emergency preparedness and disaster management activities.
• Assist in environmental compliance monitoring and statutory compliance documentation.
• Support incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
• Assist in developing safety procedures, training materials and awareness programmes.
• Support implementation of EHS improvement plans at client locations.

E. ESG & Sustainability

Applicable areas: ESG assessments, sustainability reporting, carbon management and supply-chain sustainability.

• Assist in conducting ESG readiness assessments and sustainability gap assessments.
• Collect, organise and analyse Environmental, Social and Governance data.
• Support preparation of ESG reports, sustainability disclosures and management presentations.
• Assist in carbon footprint data collection (Scope 1, Scope 2 and relevant Scope 3 categories).
• Support energy, water, waste and resource efficiency assessments.
• Assist in BRSR, GRI and CDP reporting readiness activities.
• Support EcoVadis assessments, evidence collection and improvement action plans.
• Assist in ESG policy development, sustainability strategy and implementation roadmaps.
• Coordinate with client departments to establish ESG data collection and monitoring systems.

3. Educational Qualifications

Candidates should have relevant qualifications in one or more of the following disciplines:

Practice

Preferred educational background

QMS

B.Tech / Diploma – Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Electrical

IMS-QEHS

B.Tech / Diploma – Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Environmental

Food Safety

B.Sc / M.Sc / B.Tech – Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology

EHS

B.Tech / Diploma – Safety, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Environmental

ESG & Sustainability

B.Sc / M.Sc – Environmental Science, Sustainability, Chemistry, Life Sciences; B.Tech Environmental; relevant MBA

Additional qualifications or training in ISO standards, industrial safety, environmental management, sustainability or ESG will be an advantage.

4. Desired Skills & Competencies

• Good analytical, research and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good report writing and documentation capabilities.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Data analysis and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with client representatives.
• Willingness to travel to client locations and industrial sites.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a consulting team.
• Positive attitude, professional discipline and willingness to learn.

5. Experience

• Fresh graduates with relevant qualifications and a strong learning orientation are encouraged to apply.
• 1–3 years of experience in consulting, manufacturing, quality, EHS, food safety, environmental management or sustainability will be preferred.
• Exposure to ISO implementation, internal audits, safety inspections, ESG data collection or certification projects will be an advantage.

6. Career Development

Selected candidates will undergo structured training and mentoring under senior consultants and practice leads.

The career progression will include:

• Associate Consultant
• Junior Consultant
• Consultant
• Senior Consultant
• Practice Lead

Candidates will have opportunities to develop into independent consultants and handle client assignments across Smartedge's service portfolio.

7. What Smartedge Offers

• Exposure to multiple industries and consulting assignments.
• Practical experience in management systems and sustainability implementation.
• Mentoring by experienced senior consultants.
• Opportunity to work on national and international client assignments.
• Continuous professional development and technical training.
• Performance-based career progression.

Compensation: As per qualifications, experience and demonstrated capabilities.

8. Application

Interested candidates may share their updated CV at:

Smartedge Consulting

Email: [Confidential Information]

Website: www.smartedgeconsulting.com

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