Japanese Translator

DirectPath Recruiting Services; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

DirectPath Recruiting Services in Madison, AL seeks a bilingual Japanese-English Interpreter/Translator to bridge language and cultural gaps across the organization. The role supports meetings, document translation, and cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have fluent Japanese and English, experience in interpretation and translation, and the ability to coordinate meetings and assist multiple departments while maintaining strict confidentiality

Qualifications

• Fluent in Japanese and English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Experience providing Japanese-English interpretation and written translation.
• Strong understanding of Japanese and American business cultures and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide Japanese-English and English-Japanese interpretation during meetings, conference calls, presentations, training sessions, and daily workplace communications.
• Translate business documents, emails, reports, presentations, procedures, and other written materials between Japanese and English.
• Support communication between Japanese and American employees, management, customers, suppliers, and business partners.
• Serve as a cultural liaison, helping bridge differences in Japanese and American business practices and communication styles.
• Assist with meeting coordination, scheduling, documentation, and follow-up communications.
• Provide cross-functional administrative support to departments when interpretation services are not required.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate, professional, and culturally appropriate communication.
• Support employee communications, onboarding, training, and other business activities as needed.

Skills

Bilingual Japanese/English

Interpretation experience

Translation skills

Confidentiality

Cross-functional communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Madison, AL | $50,000–$55,000 Annually | Full-Time | Onsite

DirectPath Recruiting Services is partnering with a leading manufacturing organization in Madison, Alabama, to hire a Japanese Interpreter / Japanese-English Translator.

Are you fluent in Japanese and English? Do you have a passion for bridging cultural differences and helping teams communicate effectively?

This is an excellent opportunity for a bilingual professional with strong Japanese-English interpretation and translation skills who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment and supporting multiple areas of a business.

The Japanese Interpreter will serve as a communication and cultural liaison between Japanese-speaking and English-speaking employees, management, customers, suppliers, and business partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Japanese-English and English-Japanese interpretation during meetings, conference calls, presentations, training sessions, and daily workplace communications.
• Translate business documents, emails, reports, presentations, procedures, and other written materials between Japanese and English.
• Support communication between Japanese and American employees, management, customers, suppliers, and business partners.
• Serve as a cultural liaison, helping bridge differences in Japanese and American business practices and communication styles.
• Assist with meeting coordination, scheduling, documentation, and follow-up communications.
• Provide cross-functional administrative support to departments such as Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, and Operations when interpretation services are not required.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate, professional, and culturally appropriate communication.
• Support employee communications, onboarding, training, and other business activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Professional fluency in Japanese and English, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Demonstrated experience providing Japanese-English interpretation and written translation.
• Strong understanding of Japanese and American business cultures and professional communication practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive business information professionally.
• Flexibility to support meetings outside normal business hours when coordinating with participants in Japan.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing, automotive, or corporate business environment.
• Experience working with Japanese-affiliated companies or Japanese management.
• Previous experience supporting Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, or administrative functions.
• Experience with business correspondence, employee communications, and meeting coordination.

Annual Salary: $50,000–$55,000-Could be more depending on experience