Start your consulting career with smartedge | associate consultant – ims-qehs, food safety & ehs

Associate Consultant – IMS-QEHS | Food Safety | EHS
Experience: 1–5 years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Hyderabad, with client-site travel as required
Compensation: Up to ₹35,000 per month
ABOUT SMARTEDGE CONSULTING
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.
We support clients across Manufacturing, Pharma, Food & FMCG, Infrastructure, Logistics & Warehousing, IT Parks, Healthcare and Services.
Our work includes:
IMS-QEHS | ISO Management Systems | Food Safety | EHS & Safety | ESG & Sustainability | Audits | Training | Compliance
Our approach:
Building Systems. Not Just Certificates.
ABOUT THE ROLE
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.
This is a hands-on consulting role where you will work with experienced consultants and gain practical exposure to client projects across different industries.
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.
KEY AREAS OF WORK
IMS / QEHS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
ISO 45001
Integrated Management Systems
QMS / EMS / OHSMS
Gap assessments
Internal audits
System documentation
Implementation support
FOOD SAFETY
ISO 22000
FSSC 22000
HACCP
GMP / GHP
Food Safety documentation
Food Safety assessments and audits
Implementation support
EHS & SAFETY
EHS inspections and assessments
Workplace safety
HIRA / Risk Assessment
Safety compliance
EHS documentation
Incident / near-miss documentation
Contractor safety
Safety audits and training support
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Working under the guidance of Senior Consultants / Practice Heads, the Associate Consultant will:
Participate in client consulting assignments and site visits.
Support gap assessments and compliance assessments.
Assist in developing and updating procedures, formats, registers and checklists.
Support management system implementation.
Participate in internal audits, EHS assessments and Food Safety audits.
Prepare audit observations and project reports.
Support corrective action follow-up.
Assist in client awareness and training programs.
Maintain project trackers and documentation.
Coordinate assigned project activities with the consulting team.
Complete assigned deliverables within agreed timelines.
Develop the capability to independently handle consulting assignments over time.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
We are looking for professionals who:
Have 2 –5 years of relevant experience in consulting, implementation, auditing, EHS, Quality or Food Safety.
Have a genuine interest in management systems and professional consulting.
Have basic knowledge of applicable ISO standards or relevant technical requirements.
Have good documentation and report-writing skills.
Are comfortable interacting with client teams.
Are willing to travel for client assignments.
Can work effectively with Senior Consultants and project teams.
Are willing to learn and develop across multiple standards and industries.
Can take ownership of assigned responsibilities and deliverables.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Preferred backgrounds include:
B. E. / B. Tech, B. Sc. / M. Sc., B. Pharm / M. Pharm
Food Technology / Food Science
Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering
Industrial Safety / Safety Engineering
Other relevant technical or professional qualifications
Certifications or training in ISO standards, HACCP, Food Safety, EHS, Safety or Auditing will be an advantage.
SKILLS
Technical Skills
Basic understanding of ISO management systems
Basic auditing knowledge
Documentation and report preparation
MS Word, Excel and Power Point
Basic understanding of risk assessment and compliance
Professional Skills
Good communication
Client interaction
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Time management
Willingness to learn
Professional discipline
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
At Smartedge, you will gain practical exposure to:
✓ Management System Implementation
✓ IMS-QEHS Consulting
✓ Food Safety Management Systems
✓ EHS & Safety Compliance
✓ Internal Audits & Assessments
✓ Client Consulting
✓ Technical Documentation
✓ Training & Awareness Programs
✓ Multiple Industries
✓ Project Management
✓ Professional Report Preparation
✓ Client Communication
You will work with experienced consultants and progressively develop the capability to handle consulting assignments independently.
CAREER PATH
Your development can progress through:
Associate Consultant
↓
Consultant
↓
Senior Consultant
↓
Lead Consultant / Specialist
↓
Practice Head
The objective is to help you develop from a project support professional into a capable independent consultant.
COMPENSATION & EMPLOYMENT
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Up to ₹35,000 per month , depending on relevant experience, technical capability and interview assessment.
The position involves client-site travel as required by project assignments.
WHY JOIN SMARTEDGE?
If you are looking for more than a routine office role, Smartedge provides an opportunity to experience the real consulting environment :
Learn from experienced consultants.
Work with real clients.
Visit different industries.
Solve practical problems.
Build technical expertise.
Develop into a consultant.
Learn. Work. Build Expertise. Grow into a Consultant.
APPLY NOW
Interested candidates may share their updated CV.
Position: Associate Consultant – IMS-QEHS | Food Safety | EHS
Experience: 1–5 years
Location: Hyderabad
Employment: Full-Time
Compensation: Up to ₹35,000/month
Smartedge Consulting
Systemizing Compliance. Amplifying Trust. Powering Sustainable Growth.