ABOUT SMARTEDGE CONSULTING

Smartedge Consulting is an established Management Systems, EHS, Food Safety, ESG & Sustainability consulting organization with 20+ years of consulting experience and a growing portfolio of clients across India.

We help organizations build practical management systems, strengthen compliance, improve operational performance and achieve customer & certification readiness.

Our consulting and training assignments cover:

IMS-QEHS | ISO 9001 | ISO 14001 | ISO 45001 | Food Safety | ISO 22000 | FSSC 22000 | HACCP | EHS | ESG & Sustainability | Energy | Compliance & Audits

We work with organizations across Manufacturing, Pharma, Food & FMCG, Infrastructure, Logistics & Warehousing, IT Parks, Healthcare and Services.

WHY JOIN SMARTEDGE'S FREELANCE NETWORK?

We are expanding our Pan-India network of experienced freelance and independent consultants to support our growing project requirements.

By joining our network, you can get access to:

✓ Project-based consulting opportunities

✓ Audit & assessment assignments

✓ Training opportunities

✓ Implementation & compliance projects

✓ Remote technical / documentation assignments

✓ Short-term & recurring engagements

✓ Opportunities across multiple industries

YOUR EXPERIENCE. YOUR FLEXIBILITY. OUR PROJECTS.

No need to leave your existing professional commitments.

Work with Smartedge on assignments that match your expertise, availability and location.

Join the Smartedge Freelance Consultant Network and turn your experience into new consulting opportunities.

SMARTEDGE CONSULTING

Building Systems. Not Just Certificates.

FREELANCE / INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS

IMS-QEHS | FOOD SAFETY | EHS | ISO | FSSC 22000

Are you an experienced consultant looking for project-based opportunities without committing to a full-time job?

Smartedge Consulting is expanding its network of Freelance & Independent Consultants to support consulting, implementation, auditing, training and compliance projects across India.

This is an independent freelance engagement, suitable for consultants who prefer flexible, project-based assignments.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for experienced professionals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

IMS / QEHS

- ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems
- ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety
- Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
- QMS / EMS / OHSMS implementation
- Internal Auditing & Gap Assessment
- EHS Compliance & Audits




- Safety Auditors and Trainers

FOOD SAFETY

- ISO 22000
- FSSC 22000
- HACCP
- GMP / GHP
- Food Safety Audits
- BRCGS / Food Safety Standards
- Food Safety Management System implementation

OTHER SPECIALIZED AREAS Consultants with expertise in related areas such as:

- EHS & Safety Audits
- ESG & Sustainability
- Energy Management / ISO 50001
- Information Security / ISO 27001
- Supplier Audits
- Customer Compliance Audits
- Legal & Regulatory Compliance
- Sustainability / ESG Assessments

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR YOU IF YOU ARE:

- An experienced freelance consultant
- A retired / semi-retired professional looking for selective assignments
- An independent consultant with your own consulting practice
- Currently working independently and looking for additional project opportunities
- A consultant interested in part-time / project-based assignments
- A subject matter expert who prefers consulting, auditing or training assignments
- A professional looking to build a long-term association with a consulting organization

Full-Time Employment is NOT the objective of this position. We are specifically building a Freelance Consultant Network.

TYPES OF ASSIGNMENTS

Depending on your competency and experience, assignments may include:

Consulting & Implementation

- Gap assessments
- System development
- Documentation
- Implementation support
- Compliance improvement

Auditing

- Internal audits
- Supplier audits
- EHS audits
- Food safety audits
- IMS audits
- Compliance assessments

Training

- ISO awareness
- Internal Auditor training
- Lead Auditor support
- HACCP / Food Safety
- EHS / Safety
- Customized client training

Technical Review

- Documentation review
- Audit report review
- Corrective action review
- Technical evaluation
- Remote consulting support

WHY JOIN THE SMARTEDGE FREELANCE NETWORK?

PROJECT FLEXIBILITY

Choose assignments based on your availability and competency.

NO FULL-TIME COMMITMENT

Continue your existing professional activities while taking suitable Smartedge assignments.

ACCESS TO CLIENT PROJECTS





Get opportunities generated through Smartedge's consulting and business-development network.

MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES

Opportunities across

Manufacturing | Pharma | Food & FMCG | Infrastructure | Logistics | IT Parks | Healthcare | Hospitality | Services

PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

Work with experienced consultants and subject matter experts across different disciplines.

LONG-TERM ASSOCIATION

Good-performing consultants can receive recurring project opportunities based on client requirements and availability.

WHAT WE EXPECT

- Strong technical knowledge in your area of expertise
- Relevant consulting / implementation / audit experience
- Valuable communication and client-handling skills
- Ability to work independently
- Professional discipline and commitment to agreed assignments
- Willingness to travel when required for specific projects
- Ability to prepare professional reports and documentation
- Strong ethical and professional conduct

EXPERIENCE Preferred: 5+ years of relevant industry / consulting experience.

However, experienced professionals with robust technical expertise may also be considered based on competency.

ENGAGEMENT MODEL

Freelance / Independent Consultant

Assignments may be offered on:

- Project basis
- Manday basis
- Assignment basis
- Training basis
- Audit basis
- Remote support basis
- Short-term or recurring engagement

Fees will be discussed based on experience, competency, assignment complexity, location and deployment requirements.

SIGNIFICANT

This is not a conventional employment vacancy.

We are creating a pan-India pool of qualified freelance consultants who can be engaged whenever suitable client projects are available.

You may continue your existing consulting / professional activities and accept Smartedge assignments based on your availability and mutual agreement.

INTERESTED?

If you are an experienced IMS-QEHS, EHS, ISO, Food Safety or related professional interested in project-based freelance consulting, send us your:

Updated CV / Consultant Profile along with:

- Area of expertise
- Total relevant experience
- ISO / skilled qualifications
- Consulting / audit experience
- Industries handled
- Preferred locations
- Willingness to travel
- Availability: Full-time / Part-time / Project basis
- Expected freelance manday / assignment fee

Build your consulting career your way. Join the Smartedge Freelance Consultant Network.

SMARTEDGE CONSULTING

Systemizing Compliance. Amplifying Trust. Powering Sustainable Growth.

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