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FREELANCE SENIOR IMS-QEHS CONSULTANTIndustry Practitioner | IMS-QEHS Leader | Project-Based ConsultingSmartedge Consultingis expanding its network of experiencedindustry practitioners and freelance IMS-QEHS consultantsto support client assignments involving IMS implementation, QEHS improvement, audits, compliance and management-system deployment.We are specifically looking for professionals who havesubstantial industry experience in leadership positions such as QA/QC Head, EHS/ HSE Head, Maintenance Head, Plant/Operations Head, QEHS Head, Quality Head, or similar roles , combined with practical exposure toIMS-QEHS implementation and management systems .WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOROur ideal consultant is anexperienced industry skilled who understands how a management system actually works inside an organisation .The candidate should have:15+ years of overall industry experience preferredSignificant experience in manufacturing / engineering / pharma / chemicals / infrastructure / other industrial sectorsExperience in positions such as:QA / Quality HeadQC HeadEHS / HSE HeadQEHS HeadMaintenance HeadPlant / Operations HeadQuality ManagerEHS ManagerIMS Manager / Management RepresentativeIMS / QEHS LeaderPractical exposure toIMS-QEHS implementation, operation, auditing and continual improvementExperience acting asManagement Representative / IMS Coordinator / System Leaderis highly desirableIMPORTANTWe are NOT primarily looking for certification-body auditors or consultants whose experience is limited to ISO documentation and audits.Our preference is for professionals who haveactually managed people, processes, operations, risks, compliance and systems inside an organisation.THE EXPERIENCE WE VALUE1. Strong Industry ExperienceThe consultant should understand the realities of:Manufacturing operationsProduction environmentsMaintenanceQuality controlOccupational health & safetyEnvironmental managementLegal complianceContractor managementOperational risksCustomer requirementsManagement reviewCorrective and preventive actionsEmployee involvement2. IMS-QEHS ExperienceThe candidate should have practical experience with some combination of:ISO 9001 | ISO 14001 | ISO 45001 | IMS | QEHS | EHS | Quality SystemsExperience with ISO 50001, ISO 22000, IATF 16949,



ISO 17025 or other relevant standards will be an advantage depending on the industry.3. Leadership / MR ExperienceStrong preference will be given to professionals who have served as:Management RepresentativeIMS LeaderIMS CoordinatorQEHS HeadQuality HeadEHS HeadSystem / Compliance Leaderand have been responsible fordriving implementation rather than merely maintaining documentation .WHAT THE CONSULTANT SHOULD BE ABLE TO DOThe consultant should be capable of entering a client organisation and practically understanding:What is happening → What should happen → What is missing → How to implement it → How to sustain it.Gap AssessmentUnderstand client operationsReview existing systemsIdentify practical gapsPrioritise risks and actionsDevelop implementation roadmapIMS-QEHS ImplementationEstablish / strengthen IMS processesDevelop practical procedures and SOPsEstablish operational controlsSupport risk assessmentsDevelop compliance mechanismsEstablish records and evidenceGuide process ownersDrive implementation at site levelAudit & ComplianceConduct internal auditsEvaluate implementation effectivenessIdentify root causesDevelop CAPAVerify corrective actionsPrepare organisations for certification / surveillance auditsManagement Systems LeadershipFacilitate Management ReviewEstablish objectives and KPIsSupport continual improvementCoordinate cross-functional teamsTrain process ownersMentor junior consultantsInterface with senior client managementINDUSTRY BACKGROUNDExperience in the following sectors is particularly relevant:Engineering & Manufacturing | Automotive | Pharma | Chemicals | Food & FMCG | Infrastructure | Construction & EPC | Power & Utilities | Hospitals | Warehousing & LogisticsCandidates with strong sector-specific experience will be considered for assignments matching their industry expertise.THE RIGHT PROFILEWe are looking for a person who can say:“I have actually managed the system inside an organisation,



not just audited it.”For example:QA Head + ISO 9001/IMS experience → SuitableEHS Head + ISO 14001/45001 experience → SuitableMaintenance Head + IMS / ISO implementation experience → SuitablePlant/Operations Head + IMS-QEHS leadership experience → SuitableManagement Representative who drove implementation internally → SuitableWhereas a candidate whose experience is primarily:Certification audits + ISO documentation + clause interpretationwithout meaningful industry implementation exposure may not be suitable for this requirement.FREELANCE ENGAGEMENTThis is aproject-based freelance consulting opportunity .The consultant may be engaged for:Gap assessmentsIMS-QEHS implementationInternal auditsCertification readinessManagement ReviewEHS assessmentsCompliance assignmentsTrainingCorrective-action implementationShort-term consulting interventionsLong-term project handholdingEngagement may beremote, hybrid or site-based , depending on project requirements.Travel to client locations may be required.LONG-TERM ASSOCIATIONSmartedge is interested in building aselect network of senior industry practitionerswho can undertake assignments on a project basis.Successful consultants may receiverepeat assignments based on technical capability, client handling, availability and project performance.APPLICATION INFORMATIONPlease send your CV with the following information clearly highlighted:Total Industry ExperienceIndustry / SectorLast / Major Position HeldQA / EHS / QEHS / Maintenance / Plant Leadership ExperienceIMS / ISO ExperienceStandards handledManagement Representative / IMS Leader experienceNumber of IMS implementation projectsInternal audit experienceTraining experienceIndustries / clients handled as consultantLocationTravel availabilityFreelance availabilityExpected manday / project commercialAPPLICATION SUBJECTFreelance Senior IMS-QEHS Consultant | Industry Practitioner | [Sector] | [Location]IMPORTANT NOTEThis opportunity is intended for experienced industry practitioners with practical IMS-QEHS leadership exposure.Professionals with substantial experience asQA Head, EHS Head, QEHS Head, Maintenance Head, Plant/Operations Head, Management Representative or IMS Leaderare particularly encouraged to apply.Smartedge ConsultingBuilding Systems. Not Just Certificates.

📌 FREELANCE SENIOR IMS-QEHS CONSULTANT (Mumbai)
🏢 Smartedge Consulting
📍 Mumbai