DATA ENTRY & TRANSLATOR (JAPANESE)

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.