The posting
On-Site English–Vietnamese Interpreter – Manufacturing
We are seeking English–Vietnamese Interpreters to provide on-site interpretation support at a manufacturing facility in Ben Cat, Vietnam. The interpreters will support day-to-day manufacturing operations across laboratory, warehouse, production line, and other operational areas.
This is a temporary contract opportunity running from October through December, 2026, with an urgent start date.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide accurate and professional English–Vietnamese interpretation during manufacturing and operational activities.
- Support communication between English and Vietnamese-speaking employees, teams, and stakeholders.
- Provide interpretation across various plant environments, including production lines, laboratories, warehouses, and operational areas.
- Accurately interpret technical, operational, safety, and workplace-related communications.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling company and operational information.
- Follow all plant access, safety, security, conduct, and operational SOPs.
- Complete daily timesheets and comply with required security check-in/check-out procedures.
- Support other interpretation needs as required by the client during assigned shifts.
Schedule & Coverage
Six interpreters are required to provide coverage across three shifts per day, Monday through Friday:
- Day Shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM VNT
- Evening Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM VNT
- Night Shift: 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM VNT
The assignment is scheduled for October – December 2026.
Requirements
- Strong Vietnamese language proficiency suitable for professional interpretation.
- Proven ability to interpret accurately in a professional or business environment.
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
- Previous manufacturing interpretation experience is highly preferred.
- Ability to understand and communicate technical, operational, and safety-related information.
- Willingness and ability to comply with all plant safety, security, confidentiality, and conduct requirements.
- Ability to work the assigned shift consistently throughout the contract period.
- Candidates must be able to work on-site in Ben Cat, Vietnam.
Preferred Qualifications
- Spanish proficiency: CEFR B2 to native-speaker level.
- Previous experience supporting manufacturing, production, laboratory, warehouse, or industrial operations.
- Experience interpreting technical or safety-related terminology.
- Experience working in multinational manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with workplace health, safety, and operational procedures.
Contract Details
- Client: P&G (contracted under P&G Mexico legal entity) Location: Onsite at P&G's plant in Ben Cat, Vietnam Service: Onsite interpretation to support manufacturing activities (lab, warehouse, production line, and other operational areas) Language pair: Spanish–Vietnamese preferred; client has indicated openness to a one-week pilot with English–Vietnamese interpreters if Spanish–Vietnamese talent isn't available Spanish proficiency requirement: CEFR B2 to native level Headcount: 6 interpreters total, covering 3 shifts/day, one interpreter per shift: Day shift: 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. VNT Evening shift: 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. VNT Night shift: 10:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. VNT Working days: Monday–Friday Duration: October 5 – December 10, 2026 (temporary, not a permanent placement) Start date: Extremely urgent — needs to begin Monday, October 5 (SEE UPDATES BELOW) Other requirements: Manufacturing interpreting experience is a plus Interpreters must comply with plant access, safety, confidentiality, and conduct rules/SOPs Daily timesheets with security check-in/check-out required, along with supporting documentation for MSRN Travel, lodging, and per diem expenses should be included in scope/quote Quote needs to be provided in MXN (Mexican pesos), with applicable Mexican withholding tax reflected



