Operation Assistant and Translator

Interplace, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading translation and interpreting firm in the United States is seeking an experienced interpreter to manage communication between Japanese and English-speaking employees. The successful candidate will handle various responsibilities including translating technical documents, coordinating management meetings, and performing administrative tasks. Strong fluency in both languages and familiarity with American and Japanese cultures are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with American and Japanese cultures and business acumen.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Ability to speak and write fluently in Japanese and English.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main interpreter for the Plant Manager and Corporate Distribution Manager.
• Interpret oral communication between Japanese-speaking and English-speaking employees.
• Translate technical correspondence and instructions.

Skills

Business-level Japanese and English vocabulary

Computer skills in Japanese and English

Use of Microsoft Outlook

Use of Microsoft Excel

Use of Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Responsible for all verbal and written communication using translation and interpreting from Japanese to English, and English to Japanese. Responsible for a variety of clerical tasks involved with production reports, inventory records, scheduling, and maintaining accuracy of data. Required to learn several different jobs for purposes of familiarity and may serve as back-up.

Responsibilities

• Act as main interpreter for Plant Manager and Corporate Distribution Manager
• Interpret oral communication between both Japanese-speaking employees to English and English-speaking employees to Japanese
• Translate a variety of written and oral technical correspondence and instruction
• Interpret during confidential employee counseling related to employee performance, conduct, or similar sensitive topics
• Translate and prepare various technical presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Monitor and schedule management meetings and respond to emails as instructed
• Serve as back up for key administrative employees and production scheduling
• Enter data into a variety of databases and reports
• Assist the inventory team with checking for products and parts
• Manage and order supplies for Operations
• Performs administrative duties as assigned
• Assist expatriate employees by researching, interpreting and translating correspondence for housing and other related documents during their stay in the U.S.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Qualifications

Note: The following sections are presented as given in the original description but reformatted for clarity.

• Required Education and Experience:
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Familiarity with American and Japanese cultures and business acumen
• Knowledge:
• Manufacturing or distribution environment
• Business-level Japanese and English vocabulary
• Inventory systems
• Skill in:
• Computer skills in Japanese and English
• Use of computer, mouse, keyboard and similar computer equipment
• Use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Use of Internet
• Ability to:
• Speak and write fluently in Japanese and English
• Exercise confidentiality and sensitivity to employment matters
• Exhibit courteous and respectful demeanor towards all company personnel in words and actions
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Communicate effectively with other employees