Purpose-built manufacturing workforce management software

Our manufacturing workforce management software helps you manage labour allocation, track attendance in real time, and run shift-based production environments. It records every clocking through biometric terminals or the mobile app, then turns it into accurate data for production planning and payroll.

Unlike generic HR tools, it is designed for factory floors and production environments where precision and compliance are critical.

Key capabilities include:

✓Real time workforce visibility across sites
✓Accurate tracking of shifts, overtime, and attendance
✓Automated labour reporting for production planning
✓Fewer manual timesheets and spreadsheet processes

Manual time tracking vs digital time and attendance software

Feature Manual time tracking Time and attendance software
Accuracy Prone to human error and miscalculations Highly accurate, automated tracking
Time theft High risk from shared or passed-on clockings Each clocking tied to the right person with biometric verification
Payroll processing Time-consuming and error-prone Automated and integrated with payroll
Workforce visibility Limited, delayed reporting Real time workforce data and insights
Shift management Difficult to manage and adjust Easy scheduling with live updates
Compliance Manual records, harder to audit Digital audit trails, ready for inspection

The right system for your factory

Whether you run a single site or a multi-site operation, there is a Computime system built for the way you work.

Syncro Connect

A fast, cloud based system with a GPS mobile app, ready in days. Ideal for manufacturers who want straightforward shift tracking, attendance and absence without installation, or who need to cover drivers and off-site staff.

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Realtime

Our most comprehensive platform, built for larger or multi-site plants. Adds job costing, access control, HR and banked hours alongside time and attendance.

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UK manufacturing runs on its workforce

Manufacturing remains one of the country’s most important sectors, and one of the most dependent on accurate, efficient workforce management.

2.6m

people employed in UK manufacturing

Make UK, 2025

9%

of total UK employment

Make UK, 2025

The workforce challenges manufacturers face

Manufacturing runs on tight margins and tighter schedules. When workforce data is inaccurate or slow, the whole operation feels it.

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Complex shift patterns

Rotating shifts, nights, and overtime are hard to track manually, leading to errors and disputes over hours.

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Payroll errors and time theft

Manual timesheets and clockings passed between staff quietly inflate labour costs across large shift-based workforces.

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Compliance and audit pressure

Working time regulations and audits demand accurate records that manual systems struggle to provide.

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No real time visibility

Without live attendance data, managers can’t react quickly to absences or staffing gaps on the line.

Clocking in software for manufacturing environments

Our clocking in software for manufacturing replaces outdated punch clocks and manual attendance systems with secure digital authentication, whether that is biometric terminals, the GPS mobile app, or access cards.

Because each clocking is tied to the right person, it cuts time fraud, improves accountability, and records every clocking event accurately in real time.

✓Improved attendance accuracy
✓Reduced time theft from passed-on clockings
✓Faster payroll processing
✓Better workforce transparency across shifts
Computime workforce management software shown on a desktop dashboard, mobile app, and biometric clocking terminal

Reduce payroll errors and improve labour cost control

In manufacturing environments, even small inaccuracies in time tracking can lead to significant payroll inefficiencies. Manual systems often result in overpayments, missed hours, and compliance risks.

By automating attendance tracking, our system makes sure employees are paid accurately for the hours they work, and gives management a reliable source of workforce data for decision-making. Accurate hours flow straight through to payroll, cutting the rekeying and corrections that inflate admin time.

✓Employees paid for the hours they actually worked
✓Fewer overpayments and missed hours
✓Reliable labour cost data for production decisions

Manufacturing compliance, safety, and audit readiness

Manufacturing businesses operate under strict health, safety, and regulatory requirements. Our system provides a complete digital audit trail of workforce activity, supporting compliance with working time regulations and improving site safety management.

Automated headcount reporting

Generate compliance-ready headcount reports in seconds, not hours.

Real time site occupancy

Know exactly who is on site at any moment, across every shift.

Digital audit trails

Full, time-stamped records ready for inspections and regulatory audits.

Faster emergency response

Accurate fire roll call data when it matters most, helping keep people safe.

Improve production scheduling and workforce efficiency

Accurate workforce data is essential for efficient manufacturing operations. Our platform provides live attendance insights that improve production planning and shift coordination.

This allows manufacturers to:

✓Balance labour across production lines
✓Reduce unplanned overtime costs
✓Improve shift coverage accuracy
✓Respond quickly to staffing shortages

By aligning labour capacity with production demand, manufacturers can improve output consistency and operational efficiency.

Why choose Computime?

For 30+ years since 1989 we have helped UK businesses take control of their workforce, cutting payroll admin, ending time theft with GPS and biometric verification, and staying compliant with UK working time regulations.

Unlike generic workforce software, our systems are built and supported by a dedicated Leeds team, scale from 10 to 5,000 employees, and integrate directly with Sage Payroll, with export for Pegasus and QuickBooks. When you contact us you speak to someone in Leeds, not an overseas call centre.

800+

UK businesses trust Computime systems

30+

years of UK workforce experience since 1989

4.5

average rating on Google from UK customers

UK

based support team on hand when you need them

What our customers say

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We are really pleased with our Computime solution. Introducing this system means that payroll is now processed accurately and efficiently, helping to boost morale both for our head office staff and our field teams. Real time data means we know where our employees are, allowing us to operate more efficiently.

James Dunlop

Financial Manager, Landworth Electrics

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We are very pleased with the smooth implementation. Computime worked very hard to make sure installation was completed within the time frame and with minimum disruption. The in-depth training allowed us to focus on production and keeping our employees safe at work while ensuring efficiency.

Clare Barker

HR Manager, Wholebake Limited

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I was tasked with sourcing a computerised time and attendance solution to replace our manual clocking system. The Computime website contained all the information I needed, making the decision straightforward. The software proved easy to use and the helpdesk was very helpful and friendly. Computime have exceeded all of our expectations and objectives. I would definitely recommend them.

Purchasing Manager

BSK Laminating

Manufacturing Industry FAQS

What is time and attendance software for manufacturing?

Time and attendance software for manufacturing is a digital system that tracks employee working hours, shift patterns, and attendance across factory and production environments. It replaces manual timesheets and punch clocks with automated, real-time recording, helping manufacturers reduce payroll errors, control labour costs, and maintain accurate records for compliance across single or multiple sites.

How does clocking in software for manufacturing work?

Employees clock in and out using biometrics, a mobile app, or access cards, and the system records each event in real time. On the factory floor this removes manual sign-in sheets, ties each clocking to the right person so hours cannot be passed between staff, and feeds accurate hours straight through to payroll, giving managers live visibility of who is on site across every shift.

What is manufacturing workforce management software?

Manufacturing workforce management software helps manufacturers manage labour allocation, shift planning, attendance tracking, and workforce performance in one connected system. Unlike generic HR tools, it is built for shift-based production environments, allowing you to balance labour across production lines, control overtime, and align staffing with production demand in real time.

Can this system integrate with payroll and HR software?

Yes. Computime integrates directly with Sage Payroll, and exports your approved hours as a standard file ready for packages including Pegasus and QuickBooks. This means hours tracked on the factory floor flow straight through to payroll without re-keying, improving accuracy and saving administrative time. On Realtime you can manage HR in the same system too.

Are Computime's solutions scalable for manufacturers of different sizes?

Yes. Computime’s solutions are designed to be scalable, catering to small workshops and large-scale manufacturing plants alike. They can be customised to meet the specific operational needs of businesses with ten, a hundred, or a thousand employees.

How can I implement Computime's solutions in my manufacturing business?

Getting started begins with a consultation, where our team discusses your operational needs and recommends the right solution. From there we guide you through setup, installation, and training, supporting you at every step. You can also start a free trial to explore the software straight away.

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