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Established in 1987, the Japan/America Society of Kentucky (JASK) is a nonprofit, nonpolitical membership organization dedicated to promoting a better understanding of the business, cultural and social practices and customs of Japan and Kentucky. Headquartered in the Kentucky Chamber of Commence in Frankfort, KY 40601, JASK provides member events and services throughout the state.

JASK is overseen by a 34 member volunteer Board of Directors who represent leading businesses throughout the commonwealth. JASK members have the opportunity to communicate and cooperate with each other, fostering greater mutual reliance and creating an improved regional business climate for companies of both nations.

JASK is a member of the National Association of Japan/America Societies (NAJAS). This allows our Corporate Members access to each of the 38 Japan/America Societies, including a job/resume database and a directory of links to Japan resources.

JASK has developed an educational outreach program geared at elementary school age children. We have worked with the Lexington Public Library on an outreach program to bring this educational opportunity to hundreds of children. JASK is pleased to accept applications from schools, libraries, youth groups, etc., to present this free program to children around Kentucky. There are several modules to choose from and include Japanese holidays, Japanese crafts, Japanese stories and folktales, and our popular "Day in the life of a Japanese Student," which focuses on the lives of elementary age children in Japan. JASK hopes this program will create a greater awareness and appreciation of Japan in Kentucky's schools.

Japan/America Society of Kentucky is hiring a full-time project manager.  

The position is full-time, schedule negotiable.  

Job Qualifications

• Experience with managing events and programs (i.e., two or more years experience organizing events) 
• Top-notch business communication skills (preference will be given for bilingual ability – especially native Japanese) 
• Excellent organizational skills and project follow-through 
• Strong interest in Japan/America friendship and building valuable programs for the Japan/America community in Kentucky 

Job Duties

• Take full responsibility for some of JASK's ongoing programs under the supervision of the executive director
• Assist Executive Director with membership recruitment, new program development, and website development (training available)
• Contact members regarding program and event participation, often in Japanese
• Assist with office management as-needed (mailings, record-keeping, etc.) 

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Salary
• 401k match
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Gas and Cell Phone Allowance 

We're looking for a part-time Japanese language and cultural instructor to train busy executives.

In this position, you'll work primarily in our Georgetown Classroom and teaching offsite at student locations such as in manufacturing facilities and corporate boardrooms, where you will facilitate understanding while also helping your students communicate across cultural borders.

The ideal candidate is an experienced teacher with a high level of Japanese fluency (JLPT 1 or equivalent) who enjoys working with people of varied backgrounds, has some knowledge of manufacturing environments, and believes that mutual understanding is the first step to mutual success. The instructor will work closely with our client contacts to implement our existing curriculum focusing on cultural fluency and effective verbal and non-verbal communication. The instructor should also be capable of developing both existing and new resources to provide a continuously improving learning experience.

If you're a hard worker with strong interpersonal skills, an outgoing personality, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure the success of your students, send a cover letter and résumé to hr@csi-ky.com.

Position is in Georgetown, Kentucky. Consultant Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will provide training and a support network. We will also consider relocation and/or visa support for the right candidate.

Translate/interpret for all types of internal/external communications covering a wide range of subject matters including but not limited to business, technical and non –technical areas.  Assist associates in creating documents and presentation materials in Japanese and English required for meetings and general communications. Provide training to lower level associates as well as serve as liaison for outside translation and interpretation request.  Travel and work overtime as required by projects.

We are a Japanese owned automotive stamping facility located in Stanford, KY. Please click here for more information. 

Accounting/Sales Assistant & Translator

Necessary skills include, but not limited to the following:

Japanese/English – speaking, writing, and translating

Computer Skills – MS Office – especially Excel (formulas, graphs, etc.) Comfortable spending most of the day working on the computer

Basic Accounting – strong math skills, enjoy working with numbers

Time Management – must be able to organize and manage their own time and workload in order to send timely reports to the parent company in Japan

Japanese Culture – must be familiar/comfortable with both Japanese and American cultures

Great insurance benefits

Open-office atmosphere

Hours: 8am – 5pm M-F (some overtime required to complete reports when necessary)

Contact: Monica Barber 502-848-5858 x107

Email resumes to:mbarber@idttky.com

Japanese Translator / Assistant

Throughout its’ history, Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. has been synonymous with safety, quality, growth, and continuous improvement.  Adhering to these core values has enabled us to succeed as a Tier 1 supplier of world-class products to the global automotive market.  With five US locations and over 2,100 hard-working employees, we are dedicated to ensuring the expectations of our first-rate automotive customers are consistently exceeded. 

Our recent expansion has afforded us a unique opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking Translator / Assistant looking to join the team in our Berea, KY facility.  You offer us your determination and work-ethic; we offer you very competitive pay and top-notch health benefits.

Chief Duties and/or Responsibilities:

·         Provide general assistance to the Engineering department, and specific assistance to the Chief Engineer.

·         Translating memos, reports, and technical documents (English / Japanese).

·         Supporting office and administrative functions for department; including but not limited to copying, filing, preparing documents and presentations.

·         Making travel arrangements and managing accommodations, maintaining schedules, and assisting in meetings.

Qualified Applicants will possess the following:

·         Must be bilingual – Japanese / English – verbal and written.

·         Requires previous office, administrative and/or secretarial experience.

·         Must be able to multi-task and coordinate projects from start to finish in a fast-paced environment.

·         Experience in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) required.

·         Requires thorough experience and understanding of Japanese business culture.

Since we only hire the best and want to maintain a safe and pleasant work environment for all, final candidates are subject to drug screen and background checks.  Hitachi is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.

Attn:  Human Resources

301 Mayde Rd

E-mail: resume@hitachi-automotive.us

YH America is a wholly owned Japanese supplier of automotive parts, sealants, adhesives and industrial products.  Located in Versailles, Kentucky we are looking to add the contract position of an Assistant Sales Administrator for the Industrial Division.  This position would be responsible for processing of sales orders in support of customer requirements for the Industrial Products Division.   This is accomplished through the following essential functions:

o   Supplier Management:

·         Scheduled delivery of products to meet customer requirements

·         Prepares shipping paperwork to ensure timely delivery

·         Creates purchase order

o   Coordination of Customer Requirements

·         Sets up customers

·         Enters and creates customer orders

·         Resolves discrepancies with inventory and

·         Collaborates with accounting to ensure payment of invoices

·         Occasionally provide price and delivery under supervision

o   Sales reporting:

·         Process sales data and maintain KPI

To perform this job successfully the candidate must have the following:

• A High School Diploma and/or the ability to pass the standard YHAI employment selection test.
• A minimum of 2 years of administrative support experience.
• The ability to follow directions and create a plan to meet assigned goals.
• The ability to identify and resolve problems at a professional level.
• The ability to operate a computer and have experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Experience in international trading is preferred.
• Bi-lingual (Japanese and English) at business level is preferred.

To meet the essential functions of this position the individual must be able to:

• Occasionally lifts up to 40 lbs to lift office supplies
• Frequently touches with their hands to operate computer keyboards
• Frequently communicate with customers and suppliers to understand their requests
• Frequently sits at a computer terminal
• Occasionally walks, couches, kneels and stands

Interested candidates should contact send their resume to slancaster@pcstaffing.net

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation, which was founded as a trading and supply-chain specialist of the Toyota Group. TAI has been operating in North America since 1960. Over the past four decades, it has evolved from a trader in a limited number of commodities and finished goods to a multi-business enterprise.

As a multi-business enterprise, TAI combines international trading with an expansive range of domestically targeted functions (eg. supply-chain services, intermediate goods processing, etc.). Our operating divisions pursue a broad mix of business opportunities related to both industrial and consumer products and services. For more information, please visit our website.http://www.taiamerica.com/

➤To strive for comprehensive excellence by cultivating a vibrant culture of creativity, reliability, accountability, flexibility and teamwork, thus activating the full potential of our employees, customers, suppliers and communities.

In one word - Diverse. We are diverse in a variety of ways. Our history, ownership structures, business functions, geographical locations, customer-base, management team, team member make up, educational and socio-economic backgrounds show just how diverse we are. Each one of these factors drives our company culture. The one common focus is customer satisfaction. It is what keeps us together; it is what keeps us in business.

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. regards the protection and nurture of the Earth's environment as a crucial management issue, as well as a strategic business direction. We will strive toward the creation of a sustainable society through our daily activities and programs for protecting the environment and in our business development activities as we seek to create and manage businesses related to recycling and energy/resource conservation.

Team Development
TAI is committed to training and developing team members to ensure their success. Training is a continuous process offered through a combination of formal classroom and on-the-job training. We financially, support continuing education through our tuition reimbursement program. In addition, team members are encouraged to reach out for specialized training opportunities, which are coordinated and supported by their specific department, based on business needs. These opportunities may be found in professional or technical seminars, trade or professional organizations or various civic organizations. Cross-training is utilized, in many positions, to ensure flexibility and professional enhancement. We depend on our team members to provide suggestions and ideas for continual improvement in our business practices and daily, standard operating procedures.

Support
We provide a positive, supportive work environment. Our goal is to create a climate that motivates and nurtures the generation of new ideas. Therefore, we strive to actively engage employees by emphasizing enterprise-wide communication and sharing. TAI takes great pride in encouraging the free exchange of ideas at all levels; this concept is driven by our open door policy. In addition, we have various methods of internal concern resolution in place whereby, team members are encouraged to openly identify areas they feel could be improved upon. Team members are able to share problems and discuss decisions with management without fear of reprisal. In return, management openly shares information to ensure team members understand our business goals and objectives.

Team Environment
The team concept is at our core. Interpersonal and communication skills are absolutely vital to our success. We enjoy an open office environment with no physical barriers. There are no separate executive dining facilities. All levels, including executives, wear business casual attire, and shares common benefits. We encourage a hands-on, highly visible management presence.

Job Security
TAI is focused on strategic business planning. We maintain lean staffing levels; focus on good attendance and cross-train team members to make them as flexible as possible. This staffing system is designed to hire only as many team members as needed to avoid employment fluctuations, as much as possible. We encourage promoting from within and offer a variety of transfer opportunities to current employees. However, all such decisions are based on skills, abilities and job requirements.

Competitive Wages/Benefits
You will find competitive wages for the geographical locations and types of jobs we offer. Our wages are tied to our total compensation package, which includes very generous, comprehensive health, dental and life insurance coverage. In addition, we offer paid sick, vacation and personal time; up to 14 paid holidays (varies in some years), 401(k) plan, flexible spending account, employee assistance program as well as various incentive programs.

Title: Sales Representative

➤Location: Georgetown, KY

Established in 1986; the Georgetown facility is the Corporate Headquarters of Toyota Tsusho America.  Our 75-acre campus houses a variety of business functions including steel processing, warehousing, auto parts distribution, logistics and corporate services.

➤Division& Department: Metal Division, ISU-International Steel Unit

➤Work Schedule: M-F 8:30-5:15 Some overtime required

➤Job Duty/ Responsibility:

• Interface between suppliers and customers in US and overseas for steel trading of specialty steel long products and stainless sheet products;
• Import business: represent U.S customers in automotive industry in obtaining steel product imports by voicing their demands, suggesting the best source from overseas as well as supply chain mechanisms;
• Export business: Assist overseas customers (primarily Mexico customers) with procurement of US steel products. Communicate frequently with US steel manufacturers and steel users in Mexico to achieve more steel raw material localization within NAFTA. Provide logistic solutions, coordinating with logistic companies at the US-MEX border;
• Domestic business: Manage steel sourcing for domestic customers. Conduct steel price negotiation with manufacturers, control order to delivery status;
• Develop/expand business in steel trading with focus on two aspects: promoting more US steel products in Mexico and establishing joint ventures to support local customers depending on import materials with locally produced steel products;
• Negotiate sales/purchase agreements and contracts on a daily basis and document same. Review credit limit status and internal compliance for customer accounts. Approve purchase orders from customer and to manufacturers;
• Review account receivables and support resolution of AR issues. Manage claims;
• Perform Sales forecasting and profit analysis; and
• Coordinate sales assistants, logistic clerks, inventory clerks and accounting clerks in daily operations of department.

➤Qualification Required:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related job duties. 
• Bi-lingual (Japanese and English) at business level
• Must have Proficient computer skill in Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook
• Experience in Automotive industry, steel industry, and/or international trading is preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Capable of working in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Business travel (domestic and international) about 20% of working days     

If you are interested and have qualification required, please send your resume to Human_Resources@taiamerica.com

Project Coordinator

We're looking for a full-time project coordinator with a great attitude, in-depth knowledge of office procedures, dogged persistence, expert communication skills, and the utmost discretion. From manpower evaluations to monitoring equipment build schedules, our ideal candidate will be committed to doing whatever it takes to make sure clients have desired equipment on time. As a facilitator of efficient and productive manufacturing, you should be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

You’ll need a hands-on understanding of equipment procurement in order to provide the highest quality assistance.  Some experience with Toyota Machine Standards is desired, but not required.  We’re seeking a candidate with proven performance in project management, familiarity with OEMs and a solid understanding of the manufacturing environment.  You need to be proficient in typical office software packages, have proven organizational skills, and be enthusiastic about working across cultural boundaries. The successful candidate will be working in a fast-paced environment with a varied workload, so we need a quick learner and great communicator who works well under pressure while being able to discern the forest from the trees.

This position is based in Georgetown, Kentucky. Daily travel is required in state to support manufacturing facilities within 60 miles. Periodic out-of-state travel is very likely, and heavy overtime is expected.

If you're a consummate professional with a passion for communication and a love of challenges, come join our successful team. Send a cover letter and résumé to hr@csi-ky.com.

Consultant Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will provide training and a support network. We will also consider relocation and/or visa support for the right candidate.

PLC Programmer/Maintenance Technician

We are looking for full-time PLC Programmers and Maintenance Technicians with manufacturing or maintenance experience in an automotive or similar institution.

In this position, you will spend about 75% of your time traveling to support a variety of projects at client sites across North America. You'll need to be proficient in the Microsoft Office software suite, be confident in your programming abilities, and be willing to work overtime.Our ideal candidate relishes a challenge, enjoys working in a multicultural environment, and has some experience in robotics, PLC programming, debugging, equipment procurement, relevant maintenance or project management. You will need to be creative, dedicated, and flexible in your support of our project managers in a Japanese/American manufacturing environment. This position is based in Georgetown, Kentucky.

If this sounds like you, send your cover letter and résumé to hr@csi-ky.com.