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FSMS-(BRC Food, FSSC 22000& ISO 22000) Consultant

FSMS-(BRC Food, FSSC 22000& ISO 22000) Consultant

Smartedge ConsultingHyderabad, Telangana, India
2 days ago
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Company Description

Smartedge Consulting is into the business of providing consulting services to various management systems standards like ISO 9001-Quality, ISO 14001-Environment, ISO 45001-OH&S, ISO 50001-Energy Management Systems, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRC food, ISO 27001-Information Security, Good Manufacturing Practice, Process Improvements like TPM, 5S & Lean Six Sigma, Safety Audit, Sustainability and Energy efficiency improvements.

Serving to different industry sectors like Manufacturing, Services like IT & ITeS, Infrastructure, Education, Health care, Energy and Engineering

Role Purpose

Implement and mature robust Food Safety Management Systems for client sites (manufacturing, processing, packing, cold-chain, warehousing) to achieve and sustain BRCGS Food, FSSC 22000, or ISO 22000 certifications—delivering audit readiness, risk reduction, and measurable product safety outcomes.

Reporting To

Practice Head – Food Safety / Managing Partner

Location

Hyderabad (preferred) | Travel 30–50% PAN-India & GCC (as projects demand)

Key Responsibilities

1) Diagnostics & Road-mapping

  • Conduct gap assessments against BRCGS Food , FSSC 22000 (ISO 22000 + ISO / TS 22002-1) , and ISO 22000 .
  • Build project charters, implementation roadmaps, resource & training plans, and certification timelines.
  • Baseline risk : HACCP study reviews, PRP adequacy, CCP / OPRP determination, TACCP / VACCP scoping.

2) System Design & Documentation

  • Develop / upgrade FSMS documentation : policies, manuals, HACCP plans, PRPs, procedures, SOPs / WIs, forms, records, and DML (Document Master List).
  • Establish PRPs (e.g., allergen management, hygiene & sanitation, water & air quality, pest control, maintenance & calibration, supplier approval, traceability, lab controls, waste & rework).
  • Define CCP / OPRP monitoring, limits, verification, validation, and deviation handling workflows.

    • 3) Implementation & Controls

  • Deploy shop-floor controls : HACCP , OPRPs / CCPs , sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOP), allergen changeover, label & pack controls, line clearance, glass / brittle plastic, foreign body prevention, environmental monitoring programs (EMP).
  • Set up Supplier Quality Management : risk-based approval, specifications / CoA, audits, and incoming QC.
  • Build Traceability & Mock Recall routines (forward / backward, mass balance) with time-bound KPIs.
  • Digitize checklists and logs (where feasible) and create KPI dashboards (complaints, NCs, recalls, micro trends).

    • 4) Training, Culture & Competence

  • Deliver role-wise training : FSMS awareness, GMP / GHP, HACCP team competence, allergen control, hygiene, sanitation, pest control, foreign body prevention, EMP, label & pack controls.
  • Coach HACCP Team; institutionalize daily / weekly Gemba and leadership routines.

    • 5) Internal Audits & Management Review

  • Plan and execute internal audits against relevant scheme requirements; lead RCAs & CAPA .
  • Facilitate Management Reviews with risk-based KPIs, trend analysis, and improvement actions.

    • 6) Certification Readiness & Liaison

  • Prepare sites for Stage 1, Stage 2 / Certification audits , surveillance, and re-certification.
  • Coordinate with certification bodies; ensure timely closure of NCRs / Observations within scheme SLAs.

    • 7) Compliance & Regulatory

  • Align with FSSAI , Legal Metrology (pack declarations), applicable Codex / IS standards, customer codes, and retailer schemes where applicable.
  • Maintain change control, incident / recall management, and regulatory notifications.

    • Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s in Food Technology / Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
  • 5–10+ years in food safety / quality; trouble shooting and hands-on implementation of BRCGS Food and / or FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 at manufacturing sites.
  • Trained / Certified in HACCP (Level 3 / 4), Internal Auditor (ISO 22000 / FSSC); Lead Auditor preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of PRPs , HACCP validation / verification , EMP , allergen control , packaging & labeling controls, TACCP / VACCP (food defense / fraud).
  • Bonus : Experience with high-risk / high-care, ready-to-eat, dairy / beverage / bakery / meat / seafood; lab microbiology basics; retailer standards (e.g., Tesco, M&S).

    • Core Competencies

  • Risk-based thinking & problem solving (RCA, 5-Why, Ishikawa)
  • Documentation rigor & audit discipline
  • Stakeholder facilitation and training delivery
  • Data literacy (trends, micro counts, CCP deviations, complaints)
  • Project management & change management
  • Supplier quality & cross-functional collaboration (Production, Maintenance, Stores, Procurement)

    • KPIs (Quarterly Review)

  • Certification outcomes : Pass / Grade ; number of majors / minors
  • NCR closure on time (internal & external) ≥ 95%
  • Complaint rate and micro failures trending down; first-time-right batch % up
  • Traceability / Recall drill time within target; mass balance accuracy
  • Training effectiveness : post-training assessment scores; on-floor behavior adherence
  • Supplier performance : % approved, audit scores, CoA compliance
  • Documentation health : % on-time reviews, version control compliance
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