Staff Management Software
for Manufacturing & Logistics
QR code clock-in on the factory floor, shift pattern leave management, and production line cover planning — built for factories, warehouses, and distribution centres.
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Sound familiar?
These are the problems operations managers in manufacturing face every day — and exactly what Leavely solves.
Production line disruption from unplanned absence
A single no-show on a production line can halt an entire shift. Without advance warning and cover planning, unplanned absences cascade into missed targets, overtime costs, and delivery delays.
No visibility across shifts
With day shifts, night shifts, and rotating patterns, managers have no single view of who is working when. Gaps in coverage only surface when it's too late to find a replacement.
Managing permanent and agency staff leave together
Permanent employees, agency temps, and seasonal workers all have different contracts and entitlements. Without a central system, tracking leave across the mix is a spreadsheet nightmare.
QR Code Clock-In for Factory Floor & Warehouse
Print a QR code and stick it at the factory gate, warehouse entrance, or production line area. Workers scan on arrival with their phone — time, date, and location are recorded automatically. No hardware, no app downloads, no training.
- QR code per entrance, line, or zone
- Works on any smartphone camera
- Instant digital record — no paper timesheets
- Optional required device-coordinate capture
Westfield Manufacturing — Line A
QR Code — Factory Entrance
Scan to clock in
Shift Pattern Leave Management
Create dated rotas and store normal weekly working patterns. For multi-week, continental, or 4-on-4-off entitlement, managers calculate the approved allowance externally and review leave against the published rota.
- Dated shifts for varied schedules
- Leave deducted only for rostered shift days
- Team calendar shows shift-aware availability
- Pro-rated allowances for mid-year starters
Shift Pattern Calendar
Today's shift coverage
30 workers rostered across 3 shifts. Night shift has 2 on leave — review cover before handover.
Agency & Temp Staff Tracking
Manage agency workers, temps, and permanent staff in one system. Separate teams with different leave policies and entitlements. One dashboard gives you full visibility across your entire workforce — regardless of contract type.
- Separate teams for agency, temp, and permanent
- Different leave policies per group
- Filter reports by workforce type
- Add and remove temps quickly as demand changes
Workforce Breakdown
Total workforce
69 workers across 3 contract types. All tracked in one dashboard with separate leave policies.
Production Line Cover Planning
See overlapping approved or pending leave in the same department before approval. Managers use that context with the rota to decide whether line or zone cover is sufficient.
- Department leave-overlap warnings
- Clash detection before leave is approved
- Team calendar shows gaps at a glance
- Prevent overlapping absences on critical lines
Production Line Coverage
Leave overlap — Line C
Two approved absences overlap this request. Check the published rota and cover before deciding.
Attendance Reports & Bradford Factor
Pre-built reports for attendance patterns, absence trends, Bradford Factor scores, and overtime. Export to CSV for payroll, HSE audits, or share with operations managers to spot problems early.
- 8 pre-built report templates
- Filter by shift, team, or department
- Export to CSV for payroll integration
- Bradford Factor auto-calculated per employee
Absence Report — March 2026
Export to CSV for payroll, HSE audits, or operations management reviews
Built for every type of manufacturing & logistics
Whether you run a single factory or manage warehouses across the country, Leavely fits your workflow.
Factories
Production facilities managing shift workers and line operators
Warehouses
Warehouse operations tracking pickers, packers, and goods-in teams
Distribution Centres
Distribution and fulfilment centres coordinating multi-shift teams
Food Production
Food and beverage manufacturing with strict compliance requirements
Engineering & Assembly
Engineering workshops and assembly plants with skilled trade teams
The real cost of unplanned absence in manufacturing
Every unplanned absence on a production line has a ripple effect. Here's what the numbers look like.
£600+
Average cost per unplanned absence on a production line
Including lost output, overtime for cover, and knock-on delays to downstream processes. Leavely's cover planning and Bradford Factor monitoring help you reduce unplanned absences before they hit your bottom line.
4.7%
Average absence rate in UK manufacturing
CIPD data shows manufacturing has one of the highest absence rates of any sector. Leavely gives operations managers the visibility and tools to bring that number down with early intervention.
3 hours
Saved per week on admin by switching from spreadsheets
Manufacturing managers spend hours every week chasing leave requests, updating rotas, and compiling attendance reports. Leavely automates all of it so you can focus on running production.
Simple, transparent pricing
Standard keeps the complete core toolkit together. No hidden fees. No long-term contracts.
Per seat
Billed monthly based on active worker count
- Complete Standard toolkit — no setup fee
- QR code clock-in for factory floor
- Dated rota and working-pattern records
- Agency & temp staff tracking
- Department leave-overlap warnings
- Bradford Factor monitoring
- Rota & shift scheduling
- Attendance & absence reports
- Employee profiles & documents
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Example: a factory with 80 workers = £640/month
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from manufacturing and logistics managers about Leavely.