Project Assistant

Japanese skills a plus to support projects administratively in the automotive industry (urgent hire, Toledo). High school degree required; associates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely administrative and operational support for automotive production and launch projects.
• Maintain project documentation, inventory and traceability records under the direction of the assigned Project Coordinator.
• Support administratively, inc. meeting preparation, taking minutes, and action item follow-up.
• Communicate with internal departments, external suppliers, and customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. An associate degree or additional business, logistics, or technical education is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with team members.
• Experience in admin support, project support, manufacturing, logistics, inventory, shipping or data entry is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (esp. trackers, forms, and reporting formats) preferred.
• Japanese language/cultural skills are a big plus.
• Strong entry-level candidates may be considered.

* * * If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please click on the “Apply for Job” button and send the following information * * *

1) Email subject: Project Assistant (Toledo, OH) + [First & last name]

2) Brief message in your email regarding your interest in this role, inc. your knowledge of the Japanese language and culture.

3) Attach an English resume (Japanese resume is optional but always welcome ☺︎]

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