Aaron Caines is an experienced professional with a diverse background in production and operational management, currently serving as Production Area Superintendent at Vale since March 2012, where responsibilities include the startup and operation of a hydrometallurgy facility and team mentoring in quality Nickel production. Previously, Aaron held roles as Production Area Manager (Interim) and Production Area Coach at Vale, focusing on employee engagement and process improvement. Prior experience includes managing production at GC Rieber AS and serving as a Metallurgist and Process Operator in the mining and oil industries. Aaron's education includes an MBA from Edinburgh Business School, a Lean Green Belt from Memorial University, and a Bachelor of Technology degree, complemented by various certifications in engineering and process technology.