Full-Time
Senior Workplace Services Manager
Workplace Services
Supernal
201-500 employees
Develops eVTOLs for urban air mobility
Compensation Overview
$149.3k - $182.5k/yr
Irvine, CA, USA
In Person
On-site role; 5 days/week in Irvine, CA.
Bachelor's, Master's
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- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Real Estate, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or related field (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
- 10-15+ years of combined experience in EHS, workplace operations, and/or corporate real estate
- Strong knowledge of EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA) and safety management systems (ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 preferred)
- Experience managing corporate real estate portfolios and lease agreements
- Proven track record managing vendors, facilities operations, and workplace services
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost analysis, and procurement processes
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Lead and oversee all Workplace Services functions, including EHS, workplace operations, and real estate strategy
- Lead and manage a small team of workplace services professionals, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture while providing ongoing coaching, development, and performance management to support individual growth and overall team effectiveness
- Develop and execute a comprehensive workplace services strategy aligned with company growth, operational needs, and financial goals
- Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on workplace safety, real estate decisions, and operational risk
- Drive integration of workplace services across multiple sites and evolving organizational structures
- Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide EHS programs in compliance with OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA, and applicable regulations
- Identify workplace hazards and implement mitigation strategies across facilities, labs, and test environments
- Lead incident investigations, reporting, and corrective action plans, including workers compensation
- Ensure safe handling and management of hazardous materials and waste
- Interface with regulatory agencies and manage audits, inspections, and compliance reporting
- Promote a strong safety culture through training, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead day-to-day workplace operations across all facilities, ensuring consistent delivery of services
- Oversee physical security programs, including management of security guard contractors, access control systems, surveillance cameras (CCTV), and incident response protocols to ensure the safety and protection of employees, assets, and facilities
- Manage vendor relationships (janitorial, maintenance, security, workplace services) and oversee vendor performance, service delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Coordinate workplace modifications, relocations, and operational readiness across active and inactive facilities
- Ensure workplace environments support productivity, safety, and employee experience
- Maintain operational governance frameworks and documentation
- Lead strategic planning and oversight of Supernal’s corporate real estate portfolio
- Own lease lifecycle management including negotiations, renewals, amendments, and subleasing opportunities
- Drive workplace planning and space utilization strategies aligned with organizational needs and restructuring
- Conduct financial and operational analysis to optimize occupancy costs and portfolio efficiency
- Develop reporting, metrics, and executive-level insights to support real estate decision-making
- Manage relationships with brokers, landlords, and real estate service providers
- Lead office consolidations, expansions, and footprint optimization strategies
- Manage workplace services budgets, vendor spend, and cost optimization initiatives
- Oversee and assist with procurement processes including purchase requisitions, contracts, and invoicing
- Ensure financial discipline across workplace operations and real estate investments
- Establish and maintain governance frameworks for workplace services and real estate operations
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations
- Maintain accurate documentation for audits, reporting, and operational continuity
- Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, IT, Security, Engineering, and Test teams to support workplace needs
- Align workplace services with business priorities and organizational strategy
- Support business continuity planning and operational resilience
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, NEBOSH, IFMA, LEED)
- Experience in aviation, R&D, manufacturing, or high-tech environments
Supernal develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. Its flagship S-A2 uses eight tilting rotors to take off and land vertically, enabling zero-emission city travel. It earns revenue by selling or leasing aircraft to operators and by providing maintenance, software updates, and fleet management to integrate with city transportation networks. The company aims to coordinate vehicle design with city planning and safety to reduce ground traffic and carbon emissions.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2020
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- May 10, 2026 KAI MoU restarted development and broadened Supernal's engineering bench.
- May 5, 2026 CTO Farhan Gandhi brought aerospace credibility after months of turmoil.
- March 2025 CHC and Heli-One collaboration gives a commercialization pathway beyond vehicle design.
What critics are saying
- February 27, 2026 layoffs cut 296 employees, leaving only 70 to 80 staff.
- September 2025 program pause and no CEO leave Supernal without stable execution leadership.
- 2028 certification slips after collapse, and Hyundai can kill Supernal if progress stalls.
What makes Supernal unique
- Hyundai Motor Group bankrolls Supernal with automotive manufacturing discipline and capital.
- May 2026 KAI partnership adds certified aircraft design, airframes, supply chains, and customer networks.
- CHC Helicopter and Heli-One position Supernal for operations and maintenance, not just prototypes.
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Hyundai jumps on the eVTOL train under new partnership. Thu, May 14, 2026 Car maker signs mou with Korea Aerospace Industries to develop electric aircraft. Hyundai has finally put its six years of eVTOL development rumors into writing, inking a Memorandum of Understanding with Korea Aerospace Industries for the creation of future Advanced Air Mobility aircraft. Within the duo, Hyundai is responsible for bringing the electric powertrain and mass-production experience, and KAI brings the aircraft development side. The memorandum of understanding was signed in Seoul with senior executives from both companies, including Hyundai Motor Group Vice Chair Jaehoon Chang and KAI President and CEO Jong-chool Kim. Under the agreement, Hyundai's US-based air mobility subsidiary, Supernal, will work with KAI on the aircraft itself. Hyundai Motor Group and KAI also collaborate on electrified aviation powertrains. The companies have already started working through the nitty-gritty, claiming that the partnership will extend into supply chains, certification, and global customer networks. Certification alone is a major hurdle, but luckily, KAI's experience with fixed-wing and rotorcraft programs gives Hyundai something it missed from doing automotive engineering alone. While the announcement was new, the idea was not. The company unveiled its urban air mobility vision at CES in 2020 and later created Supernal in 2021 to push the concept toward real aircraft development. Supernal has since showcased a battery-electric eVTOL concept aimed at short urban trips, with earlier plans pointing toward commercial use later this decade. KAI is taking the partnership as a way to expand out of its military-heavy portfolio and move deeper into civilian aviation. The company has built aircraft such as the KT-1 trainer and has been working on AAM technologies ranging from electric distributed propulsion to even AI-pilot demonstrator concepts. The partnership also carries history. Hyundai was once tied to KAI through Hyundai Space and Aircraft, but that relationship ended after Hyundai sold its KAI stake in 2016.
Farhan Gandhi new CTO at Supernal. Supernal is part Hyundai May 5, 2026 Supernal, the flying taxi company of Hyundai Motor Group, said it has appointed Farhan Gandhi as its chief technology officer. Prior to joining Supernal, Gandhi was a distinguished professor in Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University. The company also said in a statement on Monday that it is in a "period of focused internal validation" after laying off a majority of its staff earlier this year. Want more from the best local business newspaper in the country? Sign-up for its FREE Daily eNews update to get the latest Orange County news delivered right to your inbox! One-Year for Only $99 * Unlimited access to OCBJ.com * Daily OCBJ Updates delivered via email each weekday morning * Journal issues in both print and digital format * The annual Book of Lists: industry of Orange County's leading companies * Special Features: OC's Wealthiest, OC 500, Best Places to Work, Charity Event Guide, and many more!
Uber Air Taxi: skip LA traffic for the price of an Uber Black? Apr 3, 2026 1:40 PM PDT The sky-high shakeup: Uber Air Taxi set for takeoff as Hyundai hits turbulence. The dream of the "flying car" just took two very different turns. While Hyundai's ambitious air mobility wing, Supernal, recently underwent a massive restructuring - laying off 296 employees (nearly 80% of its 380-person staff) - ride-hailing giant Uber is doubling down. Moving from the drawing board to the flight deck, the Uber Air Taxi service is officially entering its commercialization phase, promising to turn hour-long gridlock into a few minutes of scenic flight. Hyundai's "strategic pivot" vs. Uber's global launch. Industry analysts suggest Supernal is struggling to keep pace with competitors and prove the immediate commercial viability of its craft. Despite the layoffs, Hyundai maintains it isn't shutting down, but rather "optimizing" for the long term. Meanwhile, Uber has a much tighter timeline. Partnering with aerospace startup Joby Aviation, Uber plans to launch its first commercial air taxi service in Dubai by the end of 2026. Following a six-year exclusive agreement in the UAE, the service is expected to land in major U.S. hubs like Los Angeles as soon as the FAA gives the final green light. How it works: booking your flight in the Uber app. The Uber Air Taxi experience is designed to be as seamless as ordering a sandwich. When the service goes live, users will see "Uber Air" as a premium option right alongside UberX and Uber Black. * The Integrated Journey: Choosing the air option doesn't just get you a flight. It organizes a "multi-modal" trip: an Uber Black picks you up, drops you at a "vertiport" (a specialized landing pad), you fly over the traffic, and another vehicle meets you at the destination. * The Cost: While exact pricing remains under wraps, Uber indicates that the aerial portion will be priced similarly to an Uber Black trip on the ground. You'll see the total price per passenger before you tap "Confirm." Inside the machine: The Joby evtol. The aircraft itself is a marvel of 2026 tech. The Joby-developed craft is a 4-passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle featuring: * Performance: 6 tilting propellers allowing for a top speed of 200 mph and a 100-mile range per charge. * Quiet Luxury: Designed specifically for urban environments, the craft is remarkably silent and features large panoramic windows for a "VIP" view of the city. * Safety Record: The aircraft has already logged over 50,000 miles in test flights and is currently in the final stages of FAA type certification. The bottom line. The race for the skies is narrowing. While some manufacturers are scaling back to refine their tech, Uber and Joby are betting that the world is ready to look up. If the Dubai launch succeeds this year, your morning commute above the 405 might be closer than you think. BY HOONSIK WOO [[email protected]]
Supernal, a Hyundai-backed air taxi startup based in Irvine, has laid off 296 employees, approximately 80% of its workforce. The company will retain a skeleton staff of 70 to 80 employees as it restructures operations. The cuts affected staff at the Mojave Air & Space Port test facility, as well as offices in Orange County and Fremont. Operations will consolidate to the Irvine headquarters, where the company relocated from Washington, D.C., in 2023. Supernal is developing the S-A2, a four-passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, with certification previously planned for 2028. That timeline is likely to be delayed as the company pauses aircraft development. Competitors Joby and Archer Aviation are targeting limited service for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Supernal, Hyundai's US-based electric air taxi unit, has laid off 296 employees — approximately 80% of its workforce — in what the company calls a "strategic pivot". The cuts were made to optimise staffing and cost structures for long-term aircraft development. The layoffs leave Supernal with a skeleton staff of 70 to 80 people, consolidating operations at its Irvine, California headquarters. The company, which began tethered flight testing of its S-A2 air taxi demonstrator last year, has lagged behind competitors and previously targeted certification and commercial operations in 2028. A spokesperson emphasised Supernal is "not shutting down" and that Hyundai "remains committed" to advanced air mobility. The company will focus on stabilising operations, developing a new business model, and creating a commercially viable aircraft.