Area Business Manager

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

Proven leadership experience
A strong background leading operations in a technical or industrial environment, with clear accountability for results, people and assets.

Commercial confidence
A track record of building long‑term customer relationships, driving sales growth and delivering solid financial outcomes.

Operational excellence mindset
Experience managing complex operations, improving performance, controlling costs and making smart, data‑driven decisions.

Strong people leadership skills
The ability to inspire trust, develop talent, lead through change and build engaged, capable teams.

Regional and cultural agility
Fluency in Russian and English, with the ability to operate effectively across diverse markets and stakeholder groups.

Personal credibility and resilience
High integrity, sound judgement and the confidence to make tough decisions — balanced with humility, adaptability and a collaborative approach.

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.