Associate Consultant – IMS-QEHS | Food Safety | EHS

nExperience: 1–5 years

nEmployment Type: Full-Time

nLocation: Hyderabad, with client-site travel as required

nCompensation: Up to ₹35,000 per month

nnnABOUT SMARTEDGE CONSULTING

nSmartedge 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.

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

nOur work includes:

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

nOur approach:

nBuilding Systems. Not Just Certificates.

nnnABOUT THE ROLE

nSmartedge 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.

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

nThe 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.

nnnKEY AREAS OF WORK

nIMS / 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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nFOOD 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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nEHS & 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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nnnKEY RESPONSIBILITIES

nWorking 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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nnnWHO SHOULD APPLY?

nWe 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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nnnEDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

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

nnnSKILLS

nTechnical 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 PowerPoint
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- Basic understanding of risk assessment and compliance
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nProfessional 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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nnnWHAT YOU WILL LEARN

nAt Smartedge, you will gain practical exposure to:

n✓ Management System Implementation

n✓ IMS-QEHS Consulting

n✓ Food Safety Management Systems

n✓ EHS & Safety Compliance

n✓ Internal Audits & Assessments

n✓ Client Consulting

n✓ Technical Documentation

n✓ Training & Awareness Programs

n✓ Multiple Industries

n✓ Project Management

n✓ Professional Report Preparation

n✓ Client Communication

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

nnnCAREER PATH

nYour development can progress through:

nAssociate Consultant

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nConsultant

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nSenior Consultant

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nLead Consultant / Specialist

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nPractice Head

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

nnnCOMPENSATION & EMPLOYMENT

nEmployment Type: Full-Time

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

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

nnnWHY JOIN SMARTEDGE?

nIf you are looking for more than a routine office role, Smartedge provides an opportunity to experience the real consulting setting:

nLearn from experienced consultants.

nWork with real clients.

nVisit different industries.

nSolve practical problems.

nBuild technical expertise.

nDevelop into a consultant.

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

nnnAPPLY NOW

nInterested candidates may share their updated CV.

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

nExperience: 1–5 years

nLocation: Hyderabad

nEmployment: Full-Time

nCompensation: Up to ₹35,000/month

nSmartedge Consulting

Systemizing Compliance. Amplifying Trust. Powering Sustainable Growth.

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