Data Entry & Translator

Pasona N A, Inc.; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona N A, Inc. is seeking a Japanese-English bilingual Translator / Administrative Coordinator to support communication between Japanese expatriates and local staff in a manufacturing setting.

This role combines interpretation, translation, reporting, and administrative duties to ensure smooth daily operations. Responsibilities include translation during meetings, document translation, relocation support for expatriates, data entry and reporting, and assistance with inventory and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Japanese and English (written & spoken).
• Strong communication and organizational skills are required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office suite.
• ERP experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Translate and interpret between Japanese and English for meetings and daily operations.
• Translate technical and business documents.
• Assist expatriates with relocation and daily life support (government docs, housing, banking, medical appointments).
• Support visitors, meetings, and company events requiring bilingual communication.
• Prepare and maintain production, inventory, quality, and operational reports.
• Enter data, verify accuracy, and maintain records.
• Assist with budgeting and administrative reporting.
• Organize and maintain company documents and files.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other administrative projects.

Skills

Bilingual Japanese-English

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office (Excel)

ERP systems experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Japanese Bilingual Translator / Administrative Coordinator

Position Summary

We are seeking a Japanese-English Bilingual Translator / Administrative Coordinator to support communication between Japanese expatriates and local employees while providing administrative and data support in a manufacturing environment. This position combines interpretation, translation, reporting, and administrative responsibilities to help ensure efficient daily operations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Translation & Interpretation
• Provide Japanese-English interpretation during meetings and daily operations.
• Translate technical, business, and general documents.
• Assist Japanese expatriates with relocation and daily life support, including government documentation, housing, banking, medical appointments, and other administrative needs.
• Support visitors, meetings, and company events requiring bilingual communication.

• Administrative & Data Support
• Prepare and maintain production, inventory, quality, and operational reports.
• Perform data entry, verify data accuracy, and maintain records.
• Assist with inventory, budgeting, and general administrative reporting.
• Organize and maintain company documents and files.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other administrative projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both Japanese and English (spoken and written).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in translation and interpretation.
• Administrative or reporting experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.