Area Business Manager

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

Orica is continuing to build capability across Central Asia, and we’re looking for an Area Business Manager to lead our business in the region. Based in the Republic of Kazakhstan, this role has responsibility for the wider Central Asian footprint and plays a critical part in delivering safe, sustainable and profitable growth.

As Area Business Manager, you’ll have end‑to‑end accountability for the safe, efficient and profitable supply of explosives products and blasting services to our customers. You’ll lead site operations, manage customer contracts and relationships up to Site GM level, and work closely with technical and functional specialists to deliver differentiated, value‑adding solutions.

This is a senior leadership role combining operations excellence, people leadership and commercial impact. You’ll coach and develop a large, diverse team, own SHES and operational performance, manage assets and budgets, and drive continuous improvement. On the commercial side, you’ll deliver revenue and EBIT targets, protect and grow market share, manage pricing and contracts, and help bring new products, technologies and services to market.

This is a unique opportunity to shape Orica’s presence in an important and evolving region while contributing as a key member of the regional leadership team.

What you will be doing

Lead a high‑impact regional business
Take full ownership of operations across Central Asia, ensuring safe, efficient and profitable delivery of products and services while setting the standard for operational excellence.

Run and optimise complex operations
Oversee multiple sites end‑to‑end, managing assets, budgets and performance while continuously improving productivity, reliability and cost efficiency.

Build, inspire and develop teams
Create a strong leadership culture by coaching and developing talented teams, building succession pipelines, and fostering a motivated, high‑performing workforce.

Grow the business and strengthen customer partnerships
Own key customer relationships at a senior level, protect and grow market share, win new business, and deliver ambitious revenue and profit targets.

Shape commercial strategy and execution
Lead pricing, contract and account strategies, introduce innovative solutions and technologies, and ensure customers receive real value through tailored offerings.

Be a key connector and strategic voice
Work closely with technical, supply chain and support teams, contribute to regional leadership decisions, and help shape the future direction of the business.

What you will bring

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.