Interpreter Japanese N1/N2

PT FUJI SEAT INDONESIA; Jawa Barat; On-site; IDR 66,960,000 - 100,440,000; Full time

Job summary

PT FUJI SEAT INDONESIA seeks a Japanese Interpreter & Training Liaison Officer to bridge communication between Indonesian employees and Japanese staff. The role supports training programs in Japan and facilitates interpretation and translation of technical materials.

The ideal candidate is fluent in Japanese and Indonesian with 1–2 years of interpretation experience, preferably from manufacturing or automotive contexts, and familiar with Kaizen and 5S practices.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Japanese and Indonesian (spoken and written).
• 1–2 years of experience as a Japanese interpreter/translator.
• Manufacturing or automotive industry experience preferred.
• Experience supporting Japanese expatriates, trainees or technical interns is an advantage.
• Familiar with Kaizen, 5S, Hou-Ren-Sou, and Japanese workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide Japanese–Indonesian interpretation during training and daily work activities.
• Translate SOPs, work instructions, training materials, safety materials, and technical documents.
• Support communication between Indonesian employees/trainees and Japanese instructors, supervisors, and management.
• Assist employees/trainees in understanding work procedures, safety standards, quality requirements, and Japanese workplace culture.
• Support preparation and coordination of training programs in Japan.
• Facilitate communication and resolve language or cultural misunderstandings.
• Coordinate with HR and Training & Development regarding training activities and requirements.
• Prepare training progress reports and documentation.
• Collect feedback from Japanese instructors/supervisors regarding trainee development.
• Follow up on training-related issues and coordinate with relevant departments.

Skills

Bilingual Japanese-Indonesian

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Job description

The Japanese Interpreter & Training Liaison Officer is responsible for facilitating effective communication between Indonesian employees or trainees and Japanese instructors, supervisors, and management. The role serves as a communication bridge to support training activities, knowledge transfer, technical communication, and coordination between the Indonesian and Japanese teams. The position will also support employees or trainees who are preparing for or participating in training programs in Japan.

Key responsibilities

Provide Japanese–Indonesian interpretation during training and daily work activities

Translate SOPs, Work Instructions, training materials, safety materials, and technical documents

Support communication between Indonesian employees/trainees and Japanese instructors, supervisors, and management

Assist employees/trainees in understanding work procedures, safety standards, quality requirements, and Japanese workplace culture

Support preparation and coordination of training programs in Japan

Facilitate communication and resolve language or cultural misunderstandings

Coordinate with HR and Training & Development regarding training activities and requirements

Prepare training progress reports and documentation

Collect feedback from Japanese instructors/supervisors regarding trainee development

Follow up on training-related issues and coordinate with relevant departments

About you

Fluent in Japanese and Indonesian, both spoken and written

Minimum 1–2 years of experience as Japanese Interpreter/Translator

Manufacturing or automotive industry experience is preferred

Experience supporting Japanese expatriates, trainees, technical interns, or Tokutei Ginou is an advantage

Familiar with Kaizen, 5S, Hou-Ren-Sou, and Japanese workplace culture

Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

Able to work professionally and maintain confidentiality

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