Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc is looking to hire a Technical Administrative Assistant who is bilingual Japanese. The Technical Administrative Assistant will support both the Tire Testing and Tire Development teams in helping them with translation, interpretation, daily administrative tasks, as well as managing the purchasing and ordering activities for the department. This position will report to the head of the R&D department which is located in White, Georgia.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Provide daily administrative support to TTHA R&D Department to include:
• Prepare travel arrangements for R&D personnel and visiting members.
• Arrange appointments/meetings for both internal and external personnel/customers.
• Greet guests, handle incoming and screened phone calls, address regular inquiries for information, and record meeting notes as necessary.
• Maintain hard and electronic office files and records.
• Maintain office inventory and stocks of office/testing room supplies.
• Assist the supervisor to monitor and record expenditure/disbursement of funds.
Provide support Tire Development team and Tire Testing team to include:
• Support 3rd party tire testing management (PO, Tire Shipping, Quote, Invoice, Budget, etc.)
• Assist in creating and translating Technical Documents (Tire Spec, Testing Procedure, SOP, etc.)
• Provide interpretation services for meetings, discussions, and business-related activities involving parties from different countries.
• Establish and maintain a technical library of specifications, standards, procedures, and documents.
Provide support to Japanese expatriates to help them adjust to their surroundings during their visits, residences, and work assignments in TNA, White, Georgia, USA.
Other duties may be assigned.
At Toyo Tires, our purpose for everything we do is clear: We make tires people love! Our team of talented professionals embody the company’s five core values, which include: Trust, Learn, Tenacity, Ownership, and Empathy. With passion and persistence (Grit), our team makes tires people love.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES POLICY
Toyo/Nitto provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc values the contribution each employee brings to our organization. The starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job and/or industry. The salary range listed is what we reasonably expect to compensate generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on the specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package along with a robust benefits program to meet your needs.
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Skills Required
- Bilingual Japanese-English proficiency for translation and interpretation
- Administrative support experience (scheduling, reception, meeting coordination)
- Experience arranging travel and accommodations
- Experience with purchasing/PO processing, invoice and budget tracking
- Ability to create and translate technical documents, SOPs, and specifications
- Maintain hard and electronic filing systems and record keeping
- Manage office and testing room inventory and supplies
- Provide support to expatriates for adjustment and relocation
What We Do
Toyo Tire Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of automotive tires for passenger vehicles, light trucks, trucks, and buses. The company's activities include producing tires and developing automotive parts such as anti-vibration rubber. It also sells automobile components, thermal insulation, and waterproofing materials, operating manufacturing facilities in Japan, the US, China, and Malaysia.
