JP/EN Bilingual Administrative Specialist & Translator

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Llc; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Llc seeks a Japanese-English Administrative Specialist to provide translation, interpretation, and expatriate administrative support. You will translate documents, interpret meetings, assist with compliance tasks, and help with onboarding and relocation activities to keep daily operations smooth.

This role requires strong bilingual communication, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a manufacturing setting,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Japanese-English translation and interpretation experience preferred.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely Japanese-English translation of business documents, emails, presentations, policies, procedures, and reports.
• Deliver interpretation support during meetings, training sessions, audits, management discussions, and employee communications.
• Facilitate clear communication between local employees, expatriates, and corporate stakeholders.
• Review translated materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and appropriate business terminology.
• Assist with maintaining compliance-related documentation and records.
• Support scheduling and coordination of compliance training activities.
• Provide translation and administrative support for compliance initiatives and audits as needed.
• Support Japanese expatriates and their families with administrative and day-to-day business needs.
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, housing coordination, local service arrangements, and relocation-related activities.
• Accompany expatriates to medical appointments, schools, government agencies, and other local service providers as needed.
• Support travel arrangements and scheduling when required.
• Provide administrative support for department activities, meetings, and special projects.
• Coordinate company events, visitor arrangements, and other administrative activities.
• Maintain confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Japanese-English bilingual

Microsoft Office

Business communication

Organization & time management

Multitasking

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Llc seeks a Japanese-English Administrative Specialist to provide translation, interpretation, and expatriate administrative support. You will translate documents, interpret meetings, assist with compliance tasks, and help with onboarding and relocation activities to keep daily operations smooth.

This role requires strong bilingual communication, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a manufacturing setting,