Jobs via Dice Is Hiring A Japanese Bilingual Assistant

Join Our Team as a Japanese Bilingual Assistant - Technical Translation & QA Support 🎌💼

Leverage your language skills and administrative expertise in a vital role supporting global food manufacturing operations! 🍱🌍

🌟 Overview

A leading international food company is seeking a dedicated Japanese Bilingual Assistant to bolster their Quality Assurance team by managing technical communications with overseas manufacturing facilities. This predominantly administrative and linguistic position acts as the crucial interface between U.S. operations and global production units, ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance.

📍 Location & Classification

• Location: Torrance, CA (Onsite)
• Classification: Non-Exempt
• Work Hours: 9 am - 6 pm

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Translation & Documentation: Provide precise Japanese/English translations of quality manuals, product specs, and technical reports to ensure consistency between local operations and Japanese HQ.
• Communication Facilitation: Act as the primary contact for the Japanese quality department, managing information flow regarding facility audits and corrective actions.
• Training & Administrative Support: Coordinate training sessions, process quality-related invoices, and maintain supplier certifications and critical documents like Certificates of Analysis (COA).
• Compliance & Registration: Collaborate with HQ on client questionnaires, label registration, and relevant certifications.
• Laboratory & Quality Data Management: Oversee third-party lab relations, prepare sample submission forms, and track report generation.
• Policies & Sample Management: Update quality policies, procedures, and manage retention samples while maintaining professional communication with co-manufacturers.
• Process Improvement: Proactively advise the QA/QC Assistant Manager on administrative bottlenecks or opportunities for enhancement.

🎯 Qualifications

Success in this role requires solid administrative skills paired with precise technical translation between Japanese and English.

Required

• Fluency in Business Japanese: Essential (written and spoken).
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Strong Organizational Skills & Professional Etiquette: Capable of engaging with international stakeholders smoothly.

Preferred

• Experience in Technical Translation or Administrative Support within manufacturing or production.
• 1-2 years in a Quality Assurance or Production support role.
• Knowledge of Food Industry terminology and regulatory documents.

💰 Compensation & Benefits

The proposed salary range aligns with market expectations and may vary based on experience, location, and performance. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement and savings plans
• Paid holidays and time off
• Supplemental insurance options
• Wellness and incentive programs

🤝 About Staffmark

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