To serve as the main communication bridge between Japanese expatriates and local staff, particularly in a production environment. The role also includes supporting departmental operations as needed, depending on experience and company needs.
1. Translation & Interpretation
- Translate documents (manuals, SOPs, reports, emails) accurately from Japanese to English/Bahasa Malaysia and vice versa.
- Provide real-time interpretation during meetings, trainings, audits, and production floor discussions.
- Support communication between Japanese management and local staff.
2. Production Support (if applicable)
- Assist in coordinating production activities, quality checks, and reporting based on instructions from Japanese staff.
- Provide language assistance during machine installation, maintenance briefings, or process improvement discussions.
- Monitor and support compliance with safety and operational procedures, especially when interpreting technical instructions.
3. Administrative & Operational Support
- Support documentation, reporting, and coordination tasks within assigned department (e.g., HR, QA, Production, Engineering).
- Liaise with external vendors, customers, or government bodies when translation or Japanese language support is required.
- Perform other duties or tasks assigned by superior that align with the candidate’s experience and skills.
Requirements
- Fluent in Japanese (spoken and written) – JLPT N2 or higher preferred.
- Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.
- Minimum 2 years of working experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Able to work independently and handle sensitive or confidential matters.
- Willing to support other departments where translation is not the main task.
- Computer literate (MS Office, email, basic documentation).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: RM4,000.00 - RM7,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Work Location: In person