Facility Launch & EHS Lead in Irvine, California at Ever Cars Co.

About Ever Cars Co.
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

Facility Launch & EHS Manager

Location: Irvine, CA

Position Type: 3 month Contract to Hire

Travel: Up to 25%

Compensation: $45-$60 per hour

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 full-time, one-year 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%.

Ever is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.