Facilities Lead

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 programsDevelop and implement strategies to improve workplace safety, operational effectiveness, and employee experienceDrive continuous improvement initiatives across workplace operations and vendor-managed servicesProvide subject matter expertise and recommendations regarding facilities, security, safety, and operational riskSupport business continuity, emergency preparedness, and operational resilience planning

Financial & Contract Administration

Manage facilities, security, and EHS-related operating budgetsReview and approve invoices, purchase requisitions, and vendor expendituresSupport contract administration, renewals, vendor onboarding, and scope modificationsIdentify 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 regulationsMaintain safety policies, procedures, training programs, and compliance initiativesConduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, and hazard mitigation activitiesLead incident investigations and corrective action programsManage OSHA logs, regulatory reporting, audit preparation, and compliance documentationOversee hazardous materials and waste management programsOwn the Workers' Compensation program, including claim administration, case management, return-to-work coordination, and carrier managementAnalyze 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 environmentsOversee facilities vendors including janitorial, maintenance, waste management, and workplace services providersEstablish and monitor vendor performance metrics, service level agreements, and operational KPIsCoordinate facility repairs, preventive maintenance activities, and minor capital improvement projectsMaintain facilities procedures, documentation, and operational standardsDrive vendor accountability, cost optimization, and service excellence

Security Operations

Own site physical security programs and vendor relationshipsOversee contracted security personnel and security service providersCoordinate access control systems, badging processes, visitor management, CCTV systems, and related security technologiesSupport emergency response planning, drills, investigations, and incident managementEnsure compliance with company security policies and site security requirementsPartner 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 disciplinesExperience managing facilities and security vendorsStrong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA, workers' compensation, and workplace safety requirementsExperience supporting physical security programs including access control, badging, CCTV, and contract security servicesStrong financial management, procurement, and contract administration experienceExcellent communication, project management, and stakeholder partnership skillsAbility to operate independently and influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authorityAbility to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally