Job Description / Qualifications
Global manufacturer seeks a Translator and Assistant.

SUMMARY:
Responsible for all verbal and written communication using translation and interpreting from Japanese to
English, and English to Japanese. Responsible for a variety of clerical tasks involved with production reports,
inventory records, scheduling, and maintaining accuracy of data. Required to learn several different jobs for
purposes of familiarity and may serve as back-up.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
Act as main interpreter for Plant Manager and Corporate Distribution Manager
Interpret oral communication between both Japanese-speaking employees to English and English
speaking employees to Japanese
Translate a variety of written and oral technical correspondence and instruction
Interpret during confidential employee counseling related to employee performance, conduct, or
similar sensitive topics
Translate and prepare various technical presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
Monitor and schedule management meetings and respond to emails as instructed
Serve as back up for key administrative employees and production scheduling
Enter data into a variety of databases and reports
Assists the inventory team with checking for products and parts
Manage and order supplies for Operations
Performs administrative duties as assigned
Assist expatriate employees by researching, interpreting and translating correspondence for housing
and other related documents during their stay in the U.S.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
High school graduate or equivalent
Familiarity with American and Japanese cultures and business acumen

Knowledge of:
Manufacturing or distribution environment
Advanced Business-level Japanese and English vocabulary and meaning
Inventory systems

Skill in:
Computer skills in Japanese and English
Use of computer, mouse, keyboard and similar computer equipment
Use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Use of Internet

Ability to:
Speak and write fluently in Japanese and English
Exercise confidentiality and sensitivity to employment matters
Exhibit courteous and respectful demeanor towards all company personnel in words and actions
Work independently with minimal supervision
Communicate effectively with other employees