Manager - Manager Orica Employee Review

3.0
7 Oct 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Very challenging role with good exposure globally. Learned a lot while i worked there. Great team and lots of exciting projects and opportunities. Had a great manager who constantly look for the interest of those who worked with him. He was really great.

Cons

Last CEO almost destroyed the place after he promised no layoffs on his first day only to change his mind and embark on a faceless cost cutting exercise after the mining boom imploded. This was inevitable, but engaging the staff better and not demoting their job positions would have helped. How about also admiting you got it wrong, after all you said no layoffs. Lots of politics, role demotion and favouritism at the manufacturing arm led to mass exodus of great people. It was really a shame to see my manager leave.

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5.0
31 Jul 2025
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Pros

Great people, competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and exposure to the world

Cons

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3.0
12 May 2026
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Pros

Global leader in segment, safety procedures, and values.

Cons

Recently top management is obsessed with generating profits by cutting headcount, leading to higher workloads, and then they talk about mental wellbeing. In 2026 the strategy is only to generate profits, even if it means we risk our own sales.

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