Quality
Assurance Specialist (Japanese Bilingual)Location: Torrance, CA
Position Type: Direct-Hire / Exempt
Report to: QA/QC Assistant Manager
Work Schedules: 9am -6pm
Position
SummaryA global food manufacturer is seeking a highly detail-oriented Quality
Assurance Specialist to join their team in Torrance, CA. This role bridges the
gap between our U.S. operations and our international production facilities.
You will be responsible for ensuring that all quality standards, technical
documentation, and regulatory processes are maintained with precision. The
ideal candidate will combine a background in Quality Assurance (preferably
within the food industry) with strong Japanese/English bilingual capabilities
to facilitate seamless communication with our global partners.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
- Quality
Oversight: Partner with the QA/QC Assistant Manager to uphold
strict product integrity and international compliance standards.
- Technical
Communication: Serve as the primary bridge for technical
communications between U.S. operations and Japanese HQ, ensuring absolute
accuracy in reporting.
- Document
Management: Oversee critical quality documentation, including
Certificates of Analysis (COA), product specifications, facility audit
reports, and corrective action documentation.
- Technical
Translation: Provide professional-grade Japanese/English
translation for quality manuals, technical specifications, and regulatory
compliance reports.
- Administrative
Excellence: Maintain organized records, assist with label
registration, coordinate with third-party laboratories, and manage
retention sample collection and verification.
- Process
Improvement: Proactively identify administrative bottlenecks and
contribute to the refinement of QA/QC workflows.
QualificationsRequired:
- Education:
Bachelor's degree.
- Language:
Professional-level fluency in both Japanese and English (written and
verbal) is mandatory for technical translation and HQ interaction.
- Experience: Proven
experience in a Quality Assurance or technical production support role.
- Skills: Strong
administrative acumen, meticulous attention to detail, and a high level of
professional business etiquette.
Preferred:
- Experience
in the food industry or a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated
history of handling technical documentation and audit support.
- Experience
in a role requiring complex technical translation.
The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.
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