DATA ENTRY & TRANSLATOR (JAPANESE)

CL 3fef8e9b 7df9 49f5 ae2a ee4ca28fe996; Columbus (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aisan is seeking a Translator/Data Entry to support communication between expatriates and FPI staff and to perform analytical duties related to production data, inventory, quality, and corporate reporting.

The role requires fluent English and Japanese, strong Excel and data management skills, and experience with INFOR ERP. Responsibilities include translation, data reporting, and ensuring data integrity within manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's in Business or related field preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience in technical translation/interpretation required.
• Experience: Cross-functional manufacturing and data entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical and general documents and interpret during meetings on-site and on the production floor.
• Prepare recurring production and quality reports and support data integrity across ERP systems.
• Assist expatriates with transition needs (housing, banking, government docs).
• Maintain translation equipment and support plant tours and VIP visits.
• Communicate data findings to management and support production and quality objectives.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Japanese

Technical vocabulary

Excel

Data management

ERP experience

Organizational skills

Confidential data handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

INFOR ERP

Job description

General Position Summary

The Translator/Data Entry serves a dual role supporting communication between Aisan expatriates and FPI staff through professional interpretation and translation, while also performing analytical functions related to production data, inventory, quality, and corporate reporting. This individual ensures accurate language support and data integrity within manufacturing and corporate environments.

Essential Functions

Translation & Interpretation

• Interpret during on-site/off-site meetings and on the production floor.
• Translate technical and general documents as requested.
• Assist expatriates and their families with U.S. transition needs, including medical appointments, housing, banking, and government documentation (e.g., Social Security Cards, Driver's Licenses).
• Provide accurate, impartial, and confidential interpretation.
• Maintain and set up translation equipment (e.g., headsets) and support plant tours and VIP visits.

Data Entry

• Prepare recurring reports including: Monthly QASPAS, Labor, and Scrap Reports, Preliminary Scrap Reports (bi-monthly), INFOR Hung Entries Reports (end-of-month/PI), MFG Database Updates and MAPV reports, MFG Manning and Scrap Budgets.
• Company-wide Kaizen Reports (via cross-departmental data collection).
• Support data accuracy improvement efforts and routine report audits.
• Archive and maintain physical production reports in compliance with IATF and JSOX requirements.
• Assist in budget preparation and inventory-related data submissions.
• Communicate data findings to management and support production and quality objectives.

Job Dimensions (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities or KSAs)

• Fluent in English and Japanese (spoken and written).
• Strong technical vocabulary in manufacturing and engineering contexts.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and data management skills.
• Experience using ERP systems (e.g., INFOR) preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential data (production-related).

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Japanese, or a related field preferred.

Work Experience Requirements

• Prior experience in technical translation/interpretation required.
• Experience working within a cross functional manufacturing and data entry role preferred.