(JD) Assistant Manager – IMS (Lead Auditor)

Position

Assistant Manager – Integrated Management System (IMS) / Lead Auditor

Department

Quality / Corporate Quality

Location

Corporate Office (Frequent Travel to Project Sites)

Reporting To

Deputy General Manager / Head – Quality

Experience

6–10 Years

Qualification

- B.E./B.Tech in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Lead Auditor Certification in ISO 9001:2015 (Mandatory).
- Lead Auditor/ Internal Auditor certification in ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 (Preferred).
- Additional certifications in Integrated Management Systems (IMS) will be an added advantage.

Job Purpose To establish, implement, monitor, and continually improve the Integrated Management System (IMS) across the organization. The role will be responsible for planning and conducting internal audits, coordinating external certification audits, maintaining IMS documentation, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and supporting business functions in achieving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Integrated Management System (IMS)

- Maintain and continuously improve the organization's Integrated Management System (IMS).
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
- Develop, review, and update IMS manuals, procedures, SOPs, work instructions, and formats.
- Ensure effective implementation of IMS requirements across all project sites and corporate functions.

Internal Audits
- Prepare the annual Internal Audit Plan.
- Conduct internal audits across Corporate Office and project sites.
- Identify non-conformities, observations, and improvement opportunities.




- Prepare audit reports and present findings to management.
- Monitor the timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions.

External Audits
- Coordinate certification, surveillance, and recertification audits with external certification bodies.
- Support departments during customer, client, and third-party audits.
- Ensure timely closure of audit observations raised by external agencies.
- Maintain all audit-related records and compliance documentation.

Documentation Management
- Control IMS documents and records as per document control procedures.
- Review and update policies, manuals, procedures, and forms.
- Maintain revision history and ensure controlled document distribution.
- Ensure obsolete documents are withdrawn from circulation.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor compliance with statutory, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
- Conduct gap assessments and recommend process improvements.
- Support implementation of CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
- Drive continual improvement initiatives using quality tools and best practices.

Management Review
- Coordinate Management Review Meetings (MRM).
- Prepare IMS performance reports, audit summaries, KPIs, and compliance dashboards.
- Track action items arising from management reviews.





Training & Awareness
- Conduct IMS awareness sessions and Internal Auditor training programs.
- Guide departments on ISO compliance requirements.
- Promote quality culture and continual improvement across the organization.

Cross-Functional Coordination
- Liaise with project teams, HSE, QA/QC, HR, Procurement, and other departments to ensure IMS compliance.
- Support implementation of quality initiatives across infrastructure, building, and renewable energy projects.

Key Skills
- Integrated Management System (IMS)
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 14001:2015
- ISO 45001:2018
- Internal Auditing
- Lead Auditing
- External Audit Coordination
- Document Control & Management
- Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA)
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Risk Assessment
- Process Improvement
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Compliance Management
- Report Writing & Documentation

Software Knowledge
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- SharePoint / Document Management Systems
- ERP / SAP (Preferred)
- Audit Management Software (Preferred)

Key Competencies
- Solid analytical and auditing skills.
- Excellent documentation and report-writing abilities.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management.
- Planning and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Ability to manage multiple audits simultaneously.
- Team collaboration and leadership.

Preferred Industry Experience
- Infrastructure Companies
- EPC Organizations
- High-Rise Building Projects
- Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind)
- Industrial Construction
- Heavy Engineering Projects

📌 Assistant Manager IMS Lead Auditor (Hyderabad)
🏢 Amara Raja Infra(ARIPL)
📍 Hyderabad