JOB DESCRIPTION

ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT – IMS-QEHS & FSSC 22000

Position: Associate Consultant – IMS-QEHS & FSSC 22000

Department: Consulting & Advisory Services

Location: Hyderabad / Client Locations / PAN India

Employment Type: Full time / Consultant / Contract

Reporting To: Senior Consultant / Practice Head

1. Role Purpose

The Associate Consultant will support the planning, implementation, documentation, training, auditing, and certification-readiness activities for IMS-QEHS and Food Safety Management Systems, primarily covering:

- ISO 9001 – Quality Management
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
- ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety
- FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management
- HACCP and related food safety requirements

The role involves working closely with client teams to develop practical systems and ensure effective implementation at the workplace.

2. Key Responsibilities

Consulting & Implementation

- Support gap assessments against applicable ISO/FSSC requirements.
- Assist in preparation and implementation of policies, procedures, SOPs, formats, and records.
- Support process mapping, risk assessment, aspect-impact assessment, HIRA, HACCP, and operational controls.
- Assist senior consultants in client implementation activities.

Training

- Conduct or support awareness and implementation training.
- Assist in delivering sessions on ISO, 5S, risk management, HACCP, food safety, safety, and environmental practices.

Auditing & Compliance

- Participate in internal audits and compliance audits.
- Prepare audit checklists, audit reports, NCRs, observations, and corrective action follow-up.




- Support clients in closing audit findings and preparing for certification audits.

Documentation & Reporting

- Prepare project reports, meeting minutes, action trackers, and implementation status reports.
- Maintain project documentation and client records.
- Ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables.

Client Coordination

- Coordinate with client departments such as Quality, Production, HR, Maintenance, Stores, EHS, and Food Safety.
- Participate in client meetings and follow up on agreed actions.
- Escalate project issues and delays to the Senior Consultant.

3. Key Competencies

- Basic understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
- Knowledge of ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 and HACCP is preferred.
- Good documentation and report-writing skills.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to understand client processes and identify gaps.
- Basic knowledge of risk assessment and compliance requirements.
- Good MS Word and Excel skills.
- Willingness to travel to client locations.
- Ability to work independently as well as with a consulting team.

4. Qualification & Experience

Education:

- Graduate / Postgraduate in Engineering, Science, Food Technology, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.





Experience:

- 1–3 years of experience in ISO/QMS/EHS/Food Safety implementation, auditing, quality, EHS, food safety, or related consulting activities.
- Freshers with relevant ISO/FSSC training and strong interest in consulting may also be considered.

Preferred Certifications:

- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor
- ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 training
- ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 training
- HACCP training
- NEBOSH / IOSH or other relevant EHS qualifications will be an advantage.

5. Performance Expectations

The Associate Consultant is expected to:

- Complete assigned consulting activities within agreed timelines.
- Maintain quality and accuracy of documentation.
- Demonstrate professional behaviour at client locations.
- Support successful implementation and closure of client action points.
- Develop practical knowledge across IMS-QEHS and Food Safety.
- Gradually take independent responsibility for assigned project activities.

6. Growth Opportunity

The position provides an opportunity to progress from:

Associate Consultant → Consultant → Senior Consultant → Lead Consultant / Practice Specialist

based on technical competency, project delivery, client handling, audit capability, and business contribution.

7. Candidate Profile

We are looking for a practical, disciplined, learning-oriented professional who is interested in building a career in Management Systems, QEHS, Food Safety, Auditing, and Consulting.

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