subsection head; assistant manager; chief clerk
A position in Japanese companies, typically below 課長 (section chief) and above regular staff. Oversees a small team or subsection.
彼は今年、係長に昇進した。
He was promoted to subsection head this year.
係長は部下のスケジュールを管理している。
The assistant manager manages the schedules of the staff.
He became a subsection head after ten years at the company.
Mr. Tanaka is scheduled to be promoted to subsection head next month.
She serves as the subsection head in this department.