Business Development - Manufacturing Support Staff (Japanese Speaker)

Business Development - Manufacturing Support Staff (Japanese Speaker)

The Manufacturing Support Staff will assist the Manufacturing Support Assistant Manager in manufacturing operations support, production coordination, and documentation. This role will focus on monitoring production schedules, preparing reports, ensuring quality control support, and facilitating communication between internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production & Manufacturing Support
   • Assist in monitoring and coordinating production schedules to ensure smooth operations.
   • Support communication between factories, suppliers, and headquarters to resolve issues.
   • Prepare reports on production status, quality issues, and improvement plans.
   • Support quality control processes by gathering data and assisting in improvement initiatives.
2. Documentation & Reporting
   • Prepare and manage production reports, meeting minutes, and presentation materials.
   • Support in updating manufacturing-related SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
   • Assist in handling regulatory and compliance documentation related to manufacturing.
3. Communication & Coordination
   • Facilitate internal and external communication between manufacturing plants, suppliers, and business units.
   • Support meetings by preparing materials, taking notes, and following up on action items.
   • Help translate and interpret Japanese-English (or other required languages) during meetings if needed.
4. Executive & Administrative Support
   • Assist the Manufacturing Support Assistant Manager in daily tasks, scheduling, and task coordination.
   • Handle data entry, record-keeping, and administrative tasks related to manufacturing operations.
   • Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as assigned.

Job Requirements:

1. Education & Experience
   • Bachelor's degree in any major (Preferred: Industrial Engineering, Food Technology, Business Administration, or Japanese Studies).
   • Experience working at a Japanese company in Indonesia or Japan is required.
2. Language Requirements
   • Japanese: JLPT N2 or above.
   • English: TOEIC 700+ or TOEFL ITP 500+.
3. Technical Skills
   • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
   • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes or production planning is preferable but not required.
4. Soft Skills & Personal Attributes
   • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
   • Excellent communication and coordination skills.
   • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
   • Good behavior, professionalism, and ability to work responsibly.
   • Punctual and able to manage time effectively.