QPIC Supervisor

POSITION TITLE:

QPIC Supervisor

POSITION TYPE:  Permanent

LOCATION:

Kohl & Frisch Limited ( Concord, ON)

DEPARTMENT:  Supply Chain

About Us
Founded in 1916, Kohl & Frisch Limited has a solid reputation in the healthcare industry that distinguishes it as the only national, Canadian-owned and operated wholesale distributor. A family-owned company, it is one of Canada’s leading national distributors and is the essential link between pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers. Kohl & Frisch is fully equipped to service large chain retailers, independent pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals for all their Rx, OTC, home healthcare, and front shop needs.

About the Role
The QPIC Supervisor is responsible and accountable for all transactions involving controlled substances. Transactions include but are not limited to receiving, picking, shipping, and record keeping. Additionally, this role manages and oversees the tasks and schedules of all AQPICs, on all shifts, within the Controlled Substances Department.

The QPIC Supervisor shall manage and perform all tasks within the scope of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to the job function, and ensure operations are compliant to all Controlled Substances Regulations as well as applicable GMP standards as defined by GUI-0001 “Good Manufacturing Practices” and GUI-0069 “Guidelines for environmental control of drugs during storage and transportation”. The QPIC Supervisor reports directly to the Operations Manager - Days and works closely with both the Day and Night Operations Managers.

This position also has a dotted line relationship to the RA/QA Manager for all regulatory/quality related tasks and issues.

This role is responsible for Narcotics on all shifts and requires flexibility to provide onsite support during the day, and evening shifts (20% of weekly hours).

What Will You Do?
Operations

Delegate and assign AQPIC tasks as needed to ensure sufficient coverage at all times on all shifts

Manage saleable and non-saleable controlled substances inventory including regular counts, replenishment, stock (may include receiving and put away).

Manage controlled substance customer returns and vendor returns. When required, ensure proper destruction of controlled substances.

Manage and participate in picking, auditing and packing of controlled substance orders as required.

Ensure cleaning and sanitation of the controlled substance area.

Communicate with regulatory and management to ensure that potentially compromised products are removed and placed in a secured quarantine area for assessment and for follow up on final disposition.

Communicate with and report to regulatory and management regarding all inventory count status

Follow the direction of and report to Operations Managers as required

Security of Controlled Substances

Lead continuous improvement in the security of controlled substances

Ensure security of the controlled substances area – keep area locked at all times, log visitors, alarm and lock area when not in use or not on premises.

Ensure controlled substances are maintained in the correct environment (vault or cage) for the substance.

Ensure prepared controlled substance shipments are secured prior to shipment and that Kohl & Frisch procedures are always followed.

Ensure proper access is up to date for authorized personnel

Follow the direction of and report to Operations Manager - Days as required and RA/QA Manager as required

Regulatory Compliance & Audit Preparedness

Lead and actively participate in Office of Controlled Substance (OCS)-Health Canada Audits

Lead and actively participate in any internal and third party controlled substances audits

Actively participate in the controlled substance portion of the Internal Audit Readiness checklist

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