Director of Operations

Flow Control Group•Northampton, MA

21d

About The Position

As Director of Operations, you will lead and oversee all operational, strategic, and financial aspects of Purity One. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a seasoned professional with deep experience in life sciences or biopharmaceutical manufacturing. You will ensure operational excellence, foster a high-performance team, and drive sustainable business growth.

Requirements

Extensive (typically 7–10+ years) leadership in life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical manufacturing with cleanroom or single-use solution environments.
A leader with proven ability to be deeply involved in daily operations, able to troubleshoot, motivate, and inspire teams.
Solid understanding of ISO 13485, GMP, cleanroom standards, and quality systems.
Experience implementing lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong analytical skills, financial insight, and customer-focused sensibility.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster alignment, teamwork, and high performance.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Operations, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams and operational budgets.
Familiarity with quality systems and certifications relevant to biopharma manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

Lean or Six Sigma certification; cleanroom management experience.

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership: Direct all aspects of cleanroom manufacturing, assembly, supply chain, and quality operations to uphold Purity One’s standards of precision and GMP compliance.
Strategic Planning: Develop and execute business strategies to achieve financial targets, expand capabilities, and increase market penetration—especially in life sciences and biotech sectors.
People & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and empower cross-functional teams (production, quality, engineering, supply chain) to promote accountability, efficiency, and collaboration.
Quality & Compliance: Safeguard strict adherence to ISO 13485, cleanroom protocols, and regulatory standards.
Supplier & Customer Engagement: Nurture strategic supplier relationships and direct customer interactions to optimize responsiveness and solution delivery.
Continuous Improvement: Implement lean workflows, operational excellence initiatives, and data-driven KPIs (quality, throughput, cost) to support scalable growth.
Financial Oversight: Manage budgeting, cost control, profitability, and resource allocation to optimize ROI.