Time Tracking for Manufacturing
Time tracking for manufacturing and production
Clock-in kiosks at factory entrances, shift pattern tracking, overtime management, and real-time attendance visibility across production lines. Reduce time theft and simplify payroll.
The difference
Why manufacturing teams use CubeHR for time tracking
Kiosk mode at factory gates, so workers clock in without phones
Track complex shift rotations (days, nights, continental)
Automatic overtime calculations with shift premiums
Real-time visibility of who's on each production line
Reduce time theft with biometric and QR verification
Accurate data feeds directly to payroll
In practice
How manufacturing businesses actually use it
A 120-person construction firm had no reliable way to track hours across 8 active sites. Paper timesheets were submitted weekly, often incomplete, sometimes fabricated.
A retail chain with 12 stores needed a simple, tamper-proof clock-in system that didn't require individual smartphones.
A tech company with 80 employees split between office and home needed to understand office utilisation without micromanaging.
The problem
Manufacturing HR problems that time tracking solves
Shift-based workforce
Multiple shift patterns, rotating schedules, and overtime management need scheduling tools that can keep up.
Clock-in without personal devices
Factory floor workers may not carry smartphones. Clock-in needs to be fast, simple, and device-independent.
H&S certification tracking
Forklift licences, first aid, manual handling: certifications that must be current for safety and compliance.
Absence impact on production
Unplanned absence directly impacts production capacity. Early pattern detection is critical.
Questions
Time Tracking FAQ
How do QR codes prevent fraud?
Each QR code contains an HMAC-SHA256 cryptographic signature and a Unix timestamp. Codes expire after 2 minutes (configurable) and can optionally be single-use. Screenshot sharing is blocked by the expiry mechanism.
Can we use time tracking without QR codes?
Absolutely. QR codes are optional. You can use GPS clock-in from the mobile app, manual timesheet entry, or kiosk PIN codes. Mix and match by location or team.
Does it comply with UK Working Time Regulations?
Yes. CubeHR can flag when employees exceed the 48-hour weekly average (over 17 weeks), miss 11-hour rest periods between shifts, or skip 20-minute breaks on 6+ hour shifts.
Can managers edit timesheets?
Yes, with full audit trail. Any manual adjustment by a manager is logged: who changed it, what they changed, and when. The original clock event data is always preserved.
Other sectors
Time Tracking for other industries
Construction
GPS time tracking, site-based clock-in, CSCS card tracking, and compliance tools for construction businesses.Hospitality
Kiosk clock-in, shift scheduling, high-turnover management, and mobile HR for hospitality.Retail
Multi-store management, shift scheduling, seasonal workforce handling, and mobile HR for retail.Professional Services
Performance management, time tracking, compliance, and partner-level reporting for professional services.Logistics & Transport
Driver management, GPS tracking, warehouse shifts, and working time compliance for logistics.Healthcare
DBS tracking, mandatory training compliance, shift management, and CQC-ready reporting for healthcare.
Near you
Time Tracking for manufacturing businesses
Coming soon
Sort time tracking for your manufacturing business
CubeHR is in early access. We are onboarding a limited number of UK businesses at a time so every one is set up properly. Register your interest and we will be in touch about a place.
- GDPR compliant · UK data residency
- Set up in an afternoon
- Built for UK employment law