Facility Launch & EHS Manager

Facility Launch & EHS Manager Location: Irvine, CA Position Type: 3 month Contract to Hire Travel: Up to 25% Compensation: $45-$60 per hour About Ever Ever is building a modern automotive retail experience focused on making car ownership and t he customer experience simpler, more transparent, and more enjoyable. As we continue to grow our operations, we're committed to maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace for our employees and customers About the Role Ever is seeking a Facility Launch & EHS Manager to lead the launch of our Sales centers and build the Environmental Health & Safety programs that keep our Sales and Recon facilities safe and compliant. Reporting directly to the Head of Launch, this is a hands-on role spanning facility launch operations - vendors, contractors, inspections, maintenance, licenses, and permits - and ground-up EHS program development under Cal/OSHA and applicable environmental and workplace safety regulations. This is a 3 month contract role with potential conversion to a full-time position. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable working in an operational environment, and able to drive multiple launch workstreams in parallel. What You'll Do Facility Launch & Operations • Lead facilities launch of Ever's Sales centers. • Source, price-check, and manage facility vendors and set-up contractors. • Handle site needs pre- and post-launch. • Handle site inspections and maintenance requests. • Manage all license and permit applications. EHS Programs & Compliance • Build and maintain Cal/OSHA-compliant EHS programs, training, and records for Sales and Recon facilities. • Lead vendor sourcing and qualification for hazardous waste hauling, life safety equipment, PPE, industrial hygiene services, and occupational health providers. • Organize Safety Data Sheets and chemical inventories. • Manage OSHA recordkeeping and workplace injury documentation. • Track safety inspections, corrective actions, and compliance deadlines. Workplace Safety • Implement safety measures on-site, including safety signage, PPE requirements, and safety procedures. • Conduct routine workplace and facility safety inspections and safety walks. • Identify workplace hazards and document corrective actions. Training & Incident Prevention • Coordinate employee safety training and maintain training records. • Document workplace incidents and near misses, and support incident investigations and root-cause analysis. • Partner with employees and managers to promote a proactive safety culture. Continuous Improvement • Design programs to scale to future locations. Develop safety metrics and reports, and recommend improvements based on EHS best practices. What We're Looking For • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Facilities Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience). • Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA Title 8 and California environmental regulations. • Experience managing facility vendors, contractors, permits, or site operations. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Comfortable working in both an office and operational/service environment. • Ability to work on-site in Irvine, California, with travel up to 25%. Physical Qualifications • Ability to regularly walk and inspect facility, sales, service, and reconditioning areas, including standing and walking for extended periods. • Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, and climb stairs or ladders as needed to conduct facility and safety inspections. • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation. • Ability to work in operational environments where there may be exposure to vehicle traffic, noise, dust, chemicals, varying temperatures, and other typical automotive facility conditions. • Ability to travel between company locations and vendor or project sites as required. Ever is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.