Common use of LEADHANDS Clause in Contracts

LEADHANDS. (a) An employee assigned as a Leadhand will receive additional compensation of seven percent (7%) above the highest job classification of the group he/she leads. (b) An employee assigned as a Team Leader in the maintenance department will receive additional compensation of 12 percent above the highest job classification of the group he/she leads (excluding the leadhand). 16.02 Leadhands shall report directly to their respective Department Supervisor and in his/her absence to the Plant Production Managers. Leadhands shall be required to have knowledge within the Department of production and product requirements, quality control, machinery operation, health and safety requirements and the general plant Rules and Regulations to enable them to assist the Department Supervisor in the efficient operation of the Department. Leadhands shall have the leadership ability to keep the Department working smoothly and efficiently in the Supervisors' absence. Leadhands shall have the authority to decide and direct necessary work assignments within the Department as is required. Leadhands shall undertake any additional work as is required from time to time by the Company. It is understood that Leadhands will not hire, fire, or undertake disciplinary action.