Japanese Bilingual Chief Operating Officer
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Job Title: Japanese Bilingual Chief Operating OfficerLocation: Orange County, CAOVERVIEW

Reporting to the CEO, the COO will oversee all company operations and sales activities, ensuring efficient business performance and sustainable growth. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including overseas manufacturing executives and Japan headquarters, to maximize product quality and operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate must be fully bilingual in Japanese and English and have a strong background in both operations management and sales leadership within the automotive industry.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the CEO to set and execute organizational vision, operational strategy, and growth objectives.

Oversee daily operations, supervising managers in Sales, Supply Chain, HR, and Accounting departments.

Coordinate with overseas offices to maintain effective and streamlined global operations.

Provide weekly reports to the CEO on sales performance, financial metrics, and budget results.

Build and sustain strong relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve workflow, reduce costs, enhance satisfaction, and ensure compliance with group policies.

Manage the operational budget and analyze financial statements, sales reports, and performance data to identify improvement areas and opportunities for cost reduction.

Develop strategies to drive revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion.

Foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace that encourages employee engagement and professional development.

Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English with strong business-level reading and writing skills.
• Proven experience as a Branch Manager or COO in the automotive industry.
• Strong Sales Management experience is required.
• Experience overseeing Human Resources and Accounting departments is preferred.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across the organization.
• Solid knowledge of finance, budgeting, sales, business development, and strategic planning.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life, Paid Vacation, Paid Holiday, Retirement Plan, Bonus, Company Car provided.

The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance.

The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for our employees. Based on the details of your position, we provide a variety of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, pre-tax savings plans, pre-tax parking and commuter plans, supplemental health and welfare plans, a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and paid holidays. Other rewards may include short-term incentives and paid time off.

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About Advantage Technical: With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

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