Associate Consultants IMS-QEHS ( ISO 9K, 14K &45K)

Company Description

Smartedge Consulting, located in Hyderabad, is a premier multi-disciplinary ISO consulting company specializing in Management Systems Consulting services. We provide expert guidance on Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001), Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001), Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001), Food Safety (ISO 22000), Energy Management (ISO 50001), and more. Our solutions include services such as Initial Gap Analysis, Project Planning, Training, Documentation, Implementation, and Internal Auditing. With a focus on continuous improvement and compliance, we assist organizations in achieving their certification and operational excellence goals through detailed and customized processes.

Job Profile – Associate Consultant – IMS-QEHS

(Integrated Management Systems – Quality, Environment, Health & Safety)

Position Overview

The Associate Consultant – IMS-QEHS is responsible for independently supporting and executing consulting assignments related to Integrated Management Systems aligned with:

- ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems - ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems - ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems

The role involves client-facing consulting, implementation support, internal audits, documentation development, training facilitation, and audit coordination across multiple sectors.

Reporting Structure

- Reports To: Lead Consultant / Practice Head – IMS-QEHS - Works With: - ESG & Sustainability Consultants - Safety & Compliance Team - Certification Bodies - Client QA / EHS / Operations Heads

Key Responsibilities

A. Consulting & Implementation

- Conduct Gap Assessments and diagnostic studies. - Develop complete IMS documentation frameworks: - IMS Manual - Policies & Objectives - SOPs & Procedures - Risk Registers (QHSE) - Aspect–Impact Register - HIRA (Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment) - Facilitate risk-based thinking workshops. - Establish KPI dashboards and monitoring systems. - Support multi-site IMS rollouts.

B. Audit & Certification Support

- Plan and conduct Internal Audits. - Prepare clause-wise audit checklists. - Identify Non-Conformities and improvement areas. - Guide clients on CAPA implementation. - Coordinate Stage 1 & Stage 2 certification audits. - Support surveillance and recertification audits.

C. Training & Capacity Building

- Deliver: - IMS Awareness Programs - Internal Auditor Training - Documentation Workshops - Management Review facilitation - Develop training modules and sector-specific examples. - Conduct toolbox talks (where safety integration is required).

D. Compliance & Risk Advisory

- Develop Legal Compliance Registers. - Conduct statutory compliance evaluations. - Support clients in EHS risk mitigation planning. - Assist in contractor safety management systems (CSMS).

E. Client & Project Management

- Manage 2–4 consulting assignments simultaneously. - Prepare weekly progress reports. - Ensure milestone-based delivery. - Maintain client relationship and satisfaction. - Support proposal preparation and pre-sales technical discussions.

Sector Exposure (Preferred)

- Pharma & Life Sciences - Food & FMCG - Infrastructure & Construction - Healthcare - Manufacturing - Commercial Buildings / IT Parks

Qualifications

Education:

- B.Tech / B.E (Industrial, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Environmental) - OR - Degree/Diploma in Industrial Safety / Environmental Science - OR - MBA – Operations / Quality

Certifications (Preferred):

- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor - ISO 14001 Internal Auditor - ISO 45001 Internal Auditor - Lead Auditor Certification (added advantage) - NEBOSH / IOSH (for safety-focused roles)

Experience Level

- 2–6 years in IMS / QEHS implementation or consulting - Experience in certification consulting preferred - Exposure to multi-location projects is an advantage

Technical Competencies

- Strong understanding of Annex SL high-level structure - Risk & opportunity assessment methodology - Internal auditing techniques - CAPA methodology - Legal compliance mapping - Documentation control systems - MS Office & reporting tools

Behavioral Competencies

- Client-facing confidence - Structured and analytical thinking - Strong documentation skills - Presentation & facilitation ability - Deadline-oriented - Ethical & professional conduct

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Number of projects successfully delivered - Certification success rate - Client satisfaction score - Timely CAPA closure - Revenue contribution per project - Training sessions delivered

Career Progression Path

Associate Consultant → Senior Consultant → Lead Consultant → Practice Manager → Vertical Head – IMS/IMS/QEHS