Built for manufacturing & logistics

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&apos;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 &mdash; 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 &mdash; no paper timesheets
  • GPS coordinates captured on every scan

Westfield Manufacturing — Line A

QR Code — Factory Entrance

Scan to clock in

Verified — Westfield Industrial Estate, Unit 7, B66 4PJ
Clocked in at 05:55 — 25 Mar 2026

Shift Pattern Leave Management

Leavely understands rotating shifts, continental patterns, fixed nights, and 4-on-4-off. Leave requests are calculated against the correct shift pattern so workers only use allowance for shifts they would have actually worked.

  • Supports rotating, continental, and night shifts
  • Leave deducted only for rostered shift days
  • Team calendar shows shift-aware availability
  • Pro-rated allowances for mid-year starters

Shift Pattern Calendar

Early Shift (06:00 – 14:00)12 rostered
1 on leave
Late Shift (14:00 – 22:00)10 rostered
0 on leave
Night Shift (22:00 – 06:00)8 rostered
2 on leave

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 &mdash; 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

Permanent Staff45 employees
Full entitlement
Agency Workers18 active
Agency policy
Seasonal Temps6 active
Pro-rated

Total workforce

69 workers across 3 contract types. All tracked in one dashboard with separate leave policies.

Production Line Cover Planning

Set minimum staffing levels for each production line, zone, or department. When a leave request would drop cover below your threshold, the system flags it before approval &mdash; preventing costly line shutdowns.

  • Minimum staffing alerts per line or zone
  • Clash detection before leave is approved
  • Team calendar shows gaps at a glance
  • Prevent overlapping absences on critical lines

Production Line Coverage

Line A &mdash; Assembly
8 / 8Full Cover
Line B &mdash; Packing
5 / 61 Below Min
Line C &mdash; Quality
2 / 42 Below Min

Staffing alert — Line C

Quality line is 2 below minimum. A leave request for Line B was blocked — approving would drop packing below threshold.

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

Total sick days
24+6 vs Feb
Unplanned absences
9+2 vs Feb
Avg Bradford Factor
68Medium-High
Attendance rate
94.2%-0.8%

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&apos;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

One plan, everything included. No hidden fees. No long-term contracts.

Per seat

£8/user/month

Billed monthly based on active worker count

  • Everything included — no tiers
  • QR code clock-in for factory floor
  • Rotating shift leave management
  • Agency & temp staff tracking
  • Production line cover alerts
  • 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

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions from manufacturing and logistics managers about Leavely.

How does QR code clock-in work on the factory floor?
You print a QR code and place it at the factory entrance, warehouse door, or production line area. Workers scan it with their phone camera when they arrive and leave. Each scan records the time, date, and location automatically. No special hardware, no app download, no training needed.
Can Leavely handle rotating shift patterns and continental shifts?
Yes. Leavely supports rotating shifts, continental patterns, fixed nights, 4-on-4-off, and any custom shift pattern. Leave requests are calculated against the correct shift pattern so workers only use allowance for the shifts they would have worked.
How do I track agency and temp staff alongside permanent employees?
You can set up separate teams or departments within Leavely for agency workers, temps, and permanent staff. Each group can have different leave policies and entitlements. Managers can filter reports by team to see attendance across all workforce types in one dashboard.
Can Leavely alert me when production line staffing drops below minimum levels?
Yes. You set minimum staffing levels for each team, department, or production line. When a leave request would take staffing below that threshold, the system flags it to the approving manager before they approve. This prevents production line shutdowns caused by too many overlapping absences.
Does Leavely support HSE compliance and audit trails?
Yes. Every clock-in, absence, and approval creates a digital audit trail. You can export attendance records for HSE inspections, Working Time Directive compliance, and health and safety audits. Documents such as training certificates can be stored against employee profiles.
How does the Bradford Factor work for manufacturing?
The Bradford Factor is automatically calculated for every employee based on their absence spells and total days lost. Operations managers can view scores on the dashboard, set trigger thresholds, and identify patterns of short-term absence that disrupt production schedules.
Can workers on the factory floor request leave from their phone?
Yes. Leavely is fully mobile-first and works on any smartphone with a web browser. Workers can submit leave requests, check their remaining allowance, and view the team calendar from their phone &mdash; no app download required.
How much does Leavely cost for manufacturing companies?
Leavely costs &pound;8 per user per month with all features included &mdash; no tiers, no hidden fees. Every account starts with a free 14-day trial, no credit card required. For a factory with 80 workers, that is &pound;640 per month.