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 Prospect
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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