Costa Rica Relocation: Aseptic Media Manufacturing Leader

CooperSurgical; Medellín; On-site; COP 472,040,000 - 597,917,000; Full time

Job summary

CooperSurgical in Medellín is hiring a Value Stream Manager, Media Manufacturing to lead formulation, aseptic filling, and packaging in ISO Class 5–8 environments. You will manage production plans, resources, and a cross-functional team to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets.

Relocation to Costa Rica is required. The role emphasizes GMP/ISO compliance, continuous improvement, equipment modernization, and strong Lean principles to optimize productivity and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience leading aseptic media manufacturing operations in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO, and quality systems.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead media manufacturing value stream: formulation, aseptic filling, packaging.
• Set priorities, allocate resources, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics across operations.
• Investigate deviations, implement CAPAs and continuous improvement.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team and manage budgets.

Skills

Aseptic manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing

Quality systems

Leadership

Project management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Budget management

Process validation

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical)

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

MS Office

Job description

CooperSurgical in Medellín is hiring a Value Stream Manager, Media Manufacturing to lead formulation, aseptic filling, and packaging in ISO Class 5–8 environments. You will manage production plans, resources, and a cross-functional team to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets.

Relocation to Costa Rica is required. The role emphasizes GMP/ISO compliance, continuous improvement, equipment modernization, and strong Lean principles to optimize productivity and customer satisfaction.