Executive Assistant - Japanese and English Bilingual Speaker

A global manufacturer in the area of Dayton, OH is looking for an Interpreter/Translator who speaks both Japanese and English. (This is non negotiable). Your Japanese level must be anywhere between JLPT N3 to N1. We are also looking for someone who understands Japanese business culture, not only the language. The main purpose of this role is to support the president to oversee US business, and to make the operation smooth between Japanese and American manufacturing professionals. You will be responsible for written and spoken communication bridge between American and Japanese workers. In addition, interpreting and translation will take place via teleconferencing, in onsite small and large office meetings, and on the manufacturing plant floor. In addition, an interpreter and translator will be doing onsite translation of technical and non-technical documents and e-mails. Responsibilities for Executive Assistant - Japanese and English Bilingual Speaker: Provide Japanese and English interpreting and translation Assist any operation of executive level management Interpret technical conversations, quickly and accurately, in small and large meetings to and from Japanese and English Complete technical documents translation to and forms Japanese and English Other tasks are assigned by the president Requirements for Executive Assistant - Japanese and English Bilingual Speaker: Must speak English and Japanese Must be able to interpret Japanese and English technical conversations, quickly and accurately Automotive or technical interpreting and translation-related experience is a plus, not required Must have good interpersonal skills Has experience with Japanese business culture (You work at a Japanese corporation or work in Japan) Microsoft program proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Not afraid of heights or working around manufacturing equipment Ability to follow directions Must be able to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl, talk and hear, occasionally sit, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must have excellent color vision. Direct applicants only. We do not accept any resumes from any third party organizations or other recruiters. Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 26 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success. We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.