Manufacturing Staff Rostering
Purpose-built rostering software for factories and production facilities across New Zealand. Manage rotating shifts, track operator certifications, and maintain continuous production with ease.
Manufacturing Rostering Challenges We Solve
Running a 24/7 production facility requires precision scheduling. Here's how RosterMate helps you maintain productivity and compliance.
Complex Rotating Shift Patterns
Day shifts, afternoon shifts, night shifts, and rotating 12-hour patterns need perfect coordination. One mistake halts production.
Machinery Operator Certification
Only certified operators can run specific machines. Scheduling uncertified staff creates safety hazards and compliance violations.
Manufacturing Features Built for Production
Tools designed for the unique demands of factory and production facility scheduling.
Rotating Shift Management
- Create templates for day, afternoon, and night shifts
- 12-hour and 8-hour shift support
- Overnight shifts spanning calendar days
- Copy recurring patterns with one click
Time Tracking for Manufacturing
- Clock in/out at production floor terminals
- Shift differential and penalty rate calculations
- Automatic break time deductions
- Timesheet approval workflow by supervisors
Manufacturing Rostering Challenges We Solve
Smart solutions to complex workforce scheduling needs
Shift Coverage & Gaps
Automatically identify uncovered shifts and receive alerts when there are potential coverage issues across lines or departments.
Compliance with Labor Rules
Ensure schedules meet contract, union, and labor law requirements — including rest periods, overtime limits, and skill-based restrictions.
Last-Minute Changes
Easily adjust rosters for sick calls or urgent changes, with automated suggestions for replacements based on availability and qualifications.
Skill-Based Assignments
Match the right people to the right shifts by filtering based on certifications, experience, and job roles required for each task or line.
Fatigue & Overtime Management
Automatically track consecutive shifts, total hours, and overtime trends to help reduce burnout and increase workforce wellbeing.
Visibility Across Teams
Give supervisors a unified view of staffing across production lines, teams, and sites to avoid duplication or scheduling conflicts.
Key Benefits
Why our clients love using Leave Management
- Automate rotating shift schedules to reduce manual planning time
- Track operator certifications to ensure only qualified staff are rostered
- Maintain continuous production with built-in shift coverage alerts
- Reduce downtime with proactive rostering for machine operators and maintenance crews
- Improve compliance with labor laws, rest breaks, and union agreements
- Enhance visibility with real-time updates and mobile-friendly rosters
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Reduce communication errors with automated shift notifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Manufacturing Rostering FAQs
How do I manage rotating shift patterns like 2 weeks days, 2 weeks nights?
Create a rotating shift template that defines your pattern. When you copy the roster week-to-week, RosterMate automatically advances the rotation so staff move through the cycle correctly. You can also set up manual rotations and adjust as needed.
What happens during planned maintenance when we need different staffing?
Create special maintenance shift templates with adjusted staffing levels. When you schedule maintenance downtime, apply the template and RosterMate automatically notifies affected staff about the change. You can also create partial shutdown rosters for specific lines.
Does RosterMate handle overnight shifts that cross midnight?
Absolutely. A shift from 10pm Monday to 6am Tuesday is created as a single shift. Time tracking, break calculations, and payroll exports all handle overnight shifts correctly without you needing to split them across days.
How do I handle emergency call-ins when someone doesn't show up?
Use the "Shift Requests" feature to send out a avaliable shift to all staff by the required skills or certifications. Send shift requests to qualified replacements via push notification. Track response times and maintain a list of reliable on-call staff for emergencies.
Does RosterMate help with WorkSafe NZ compliance?
Currently RosterMate is working with our existing clients to build a employee management system that notifies and helps managers keep up to date with compliances.
How do I manage fatigue and ensure adequate rest between shifts?
RosterMate tracks consecutive days worked and minimum hours between shifts. Set your safety parameters (e.g., 11 hours minimum between shifts, maximum 6 consecutive days) and the system will warn you when scheduling violates these rules.