Job Description

Associate Consultant – IMS-QEHS | Food Safety | EHS

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Experience: 1–5 years

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Employment Type: Full-Time

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Location: Hyderabad, with client-site travel as required

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Compensation: Up to ₹35,000 per month

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ABOUT SMARTEDGE CONSULTING

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Smartedge Consulting is a management consulting organization with 20+ years of experience helping organizations strengthen their Quality, Environment, Occupational Health & Safety, Food Safety, EHS, Sustainability and compliance systems.

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We support clients across Manufacturing, Pharma, Food & FMCG, Infrastructure, Logistics & Warehousing, IT Parks, Healthcare and Services.

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Our work includes:

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IMS-QEHS | ISO Management Systems | Food Safety | EHS & Safety | ESG & Sustainability | Audits | Training | Compliance

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Our approach:

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Building Systems. Not Just Certificates.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

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Smartedge Consulting is looking for an Associate Consultant to support consulting, implementation, auditing, documentation and training assignments in the areas of IMS-QEHS, Food Safety and EHS.

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This is a hands-on consulting role where you will work with experienced consultants and gain practical exposure to client projects across different industries.

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The role is suitable for professionals with 1–5 years of relevant experience who want to develop their expertise and build a long-term career in consulting.

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KEY AREAS OF WORK

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IMS / QEHS

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- ISO 9001

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- ISO 14001

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- ISO 45001

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- Integrated Management Systems

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- QMS / EMS / OHSMS

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- Gap assessments

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- Internal audits

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- System documentation

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- Implementation support

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FOOD SAFETY

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- ISO 22000

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- FSSC 22000

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- HACCP

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- GMP / GHP

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- Food Safety documentation

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- Food Safety assessments and audits

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- Implementation support

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EHS & SAFETY

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- EHS inspections and assessments

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- Workplace safety

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- HIRA / Risk Assessment

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- Safety compliance

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- EHS documentation

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- Incident / near-miss documentation

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- Contractor safety

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- Safety audits and training support

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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Working under the guidance of Senior Consultants / Practice Heads, the Associate Consultant will:

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- Participate in client consulting assignments and site visits.

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- Support gap assessments and compliance assessments.

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- Assist in developing and updating procedures, formats, registers and checklists.

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- Support management system implementation.

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- Participate in internal audits, EHS assessments and Food Safety audits.

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- Prepare audit observations and project reports.

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- Support corrective action follow-up.

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- Assist in client awareness and training programs.

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- Maintain project trackers and documentation.

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- Coordinate assigned project activities with the consulting team.

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- Complete assigned deliverables within agreed timelines.

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- Develop the capability to independently handle consulting assignments over time.

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WHO SHOULD APPLY?

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We are looking for professionals who:

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- Have 1–5 years of relevant experience in consulting, implementation, auditing, EHS, Quality or Food Safety.

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- Have a genuine interest in management systems and professional consulting.

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- Have basic knowledge of applicable ISO standards or relevant technical requirements.

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- Have good documentation and report-writing skills.

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- Are comfortable interacting with client teams.

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- Are willing to travel for client assignments.

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- Can work effectively with Senior Consultants and project teams.

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- Are willing to learn and develop across multiple standards and industries.

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- Can take ownership of assigned responsibilities and deliverables.

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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

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Preferred backgrounds include:

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- B.E. / B. Tech

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- B. Sc. / M. Sc.

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- B. Pharm / M. Pharm

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- Food Technology / Food Science

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- Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering

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- Industrial Safety / Safety Engineering

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- Other relevant technical or professional qualifications

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Certifications or training in ISO standards, HACCP, Food Safety, EHS, Safety or Auditing will be an advantage.

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SKILLS

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Technical Skills

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- Basic understanding of ISO management systems

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- Basic auditing knowledge

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- Documentation and report preparation

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- MS Word, Excel and Power Point

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- Basic understanding of risk assessment and compliance

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Professional Skills

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- Good communication

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- Client interaction

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- Teamwork

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- Problem-solving

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- Attention to detail

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- Time management

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- Willingness to learn

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- Professional discipline

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

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At Smartedge, you will gain practical exposure to:

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- Management System Implementation

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- IMS-QEHS Consulting

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- Food Safety Management Systems

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- EHS & Safety Compliance

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- Internal Audits & Assessments

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- Client Consulting

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- Technical Documentation

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- Training & Awareness Programs

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- Multiple Industries

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- Project Management

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- Professional Report Preparation

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- Client Communication

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You will work with experienced consultants and progressively develop the capability to handle consulting assignments independently.

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CAREER PATH

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Your development can progress through:

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Associate Consultant

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↓

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Consultant

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↓

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Senior Consultant

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↓

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Lead Consultant / Specialist

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Practice Head

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The objective is to help you develop from a project support professional into a capable independent consultant.

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COMPENSATION & EMPLOYMENT

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Employment Type: Full-Time

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Compensation: Up to ₹35,000 per month, depending on relevant experience, technical capability and interview assessment.

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The position involves client-site travel as required by project assignments.

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WHY JOIN SMARTEDGE?

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If you are looking for more than a routine office role, Smartedge provides an chance to experience the real consulting environment:

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Learn from experienced consultants.

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Work with real clients.

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Visit different industries.

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Solve practical problems.

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Build technical expertise.

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Develop into a consultant.

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Learn. Work. Build Expertise. Grow into a Consultant.

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APPLY NOW

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Interested candidates may share their updated CV.

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Position: Associate Consultant – IMS-QEHS | Food Safety | EHS

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Experience: 1–5 years

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Location: Hyderabad

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Employment: Full time

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Compensation: Up to ₹35,000/month

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