Facilities Lead

Supernal; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Supernal is seeking a Facilities Lead responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of workplace environments, owning Facilities Operations, EHS, Workers' Compensation, Physical Security, and vendor-managed services across multiple sites.

The role collaborates with HR, Legal, Finance, IT, Engineering, and Operations to maintain workplace readiness, support employees, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, EHS, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee Facilities Operations, EHS, Workers' Compensation, and Physical Security programs.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action programs; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage day-to-day facilities operations across offices, labs, and test environments.
• Review invoices, purchase requisitions, and vendor expenditures; support contract administration.

Skills

Facilities operations

EHS knowledge

Vendor management

Financial management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Job description

The Facilities Lead is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of Supernal's workplace environments, with ownership of Facilities Operations, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Workers' Compensation, Physical Security, and vendor-managed services across multiple sites. This role serves as the primary point of contact for facilities and security vendors, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, workplace safety, and business continuity.

This position partners closely with HR, Legal, Finance, IT, Engineering, and Operations teams to maintain workplace readiness, support employees, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Leadership & Program Ownership

• Serve as the primary owner for Facilities Operations, EHS, Workers' Compensation, and Physical Security programs
• Develop and implement strategies to improve workplace safety, operational effectiveness, and employee experience
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across workplace operations and vendor-managed services
• Provide subject matter expertise and recommendations regarding facilities, security, safety, and operational risk
• Support business continuity, emergency preparedness, and operational resilience planning

Financial & Contract Administration

• Manage facilities, security, and EHS-related operating budgets
• Review and approve invoices, purchase requisitions, and vendor expenditures
• Support contract administration, renewals, vendor onboarding, and scope modifications
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality and compliance

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) & Workers' Compensation

• Own and administer company-wide EHS programs in compliance with OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA, and applicable regulations
• Maintain safety policies, procedures, training programs, and compliance initiatives
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, and hazard mitigation activities
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action programs
• Manage OSHA logs, regulatory reporting, audit preparation, and compliance documentation
• Oversee hazardous materials and waste management programs
• Own the Workers' Compensation program, including claim administration, case management, return-to-work coordination, and carrier management
• Analyze injury trends and implement prevention strategies to reduce workplace incidents

Facilities Operations & Vendor Management

• Manage day-to-day workplace operations across offices, labs, and test environments
• Oversee facilities vendors including janitorial, maintenance, waste management, and workplace services providers
• Establish and monitor vendor performance metrics, service level agreements, and operational KPIs
• Coordinate facility repairs, preventive maintenance activities, and minor capital improvement projects
• Maintain facilities procedures, documentation, and operational standards
• Drive vendor accountability, cost optimization, and service excellence

Security Operations

• Own site physical security programs and vendor relationships
• Oversee contracted security personnel and security service providers
• Coordinate access control systems, badging processes, visitor management, CCTV systems, and related security technologies
• Support emergency response planning, drills, investigations, and incident management
• Ensure compliance with company security policies and site security requirements
• Partner with Security, HR, Legal, and leadership on workplace safety and security matters

What You Can Contribute

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered. High school diploma or GED required.
• 7+ years of experience in facilities operations, workplace services, EHS, security administration, or related disciplines
• Experience managing facilities and security vendors
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA, workers' compensation, and workplace safety requirements
• Experience supporting physical security programs including access control, badging, CCTV, and contract security services
• Strong financial management, procurement, and contract administration experience
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder partnership skills
• Ability to operate independently and influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally