Set overtime rates as multipliers (1.5x, 2x) or monetary values. Build rule sets by time windows (nights, weekends, bank holidays) to support payroll exports and keep overtime spend under control.
Line cover, not spreadsheet chaos
OUTCOME-LED SCHEDULING
Schedule for line cover, not just “names in boxes”
Create working patterns with contracted hours, break rules, and shift allowances, then assign them to each operative so your rota matches how the factory actually runs.
ROTATING CREW PATTERNS MADE SIMPLE
Build multi-week crew rotations that automatically cycle (ideal for 4-on-4-off, Panama, continental, days/nights swings). Build it once, then reuse it across teams, lines, or sites.
CLEAR WEEKLY HOURS, OVERTIME & FLAGS
Spot over/under contracted hours instantly, and see leave, sickness, training days, and unfilled shifts in the same view, so you do not double-book people or end up short on a line.
The HR + ROTAS.
Missing Link.
Most rota tools in manufacturing only handle the grid. Evalu-8 HR links your rota, time & attendance, and people records so you run shifts from one single source of truth, not a patchwork of spreadsheets, WhatsApps, and payroll fixes.
Skills-Based Guardrails
Before you assign someone to a shift, the rota checks their HR record for role sign-off and valid training so you do not put the wrong person onto a critical station, line, or permit-controlled task.
AUTOMATED LEAVE + AVAILABILITY SYNC
When leave is approved in HR, it automatically blocks availability in the rota so you don’t plan cover on someone who is off-site, on holiday, or booked for training.
OVERTIME CONTROL
Cut the
OVERTIME SPEND.
Stop guessing where overtime is coming from. Evalu-8 helps you spot hours drift, short cover, and overtime hotspots across your rota block, so you can fill gaps with the right people before it turns into time-and-a-half.
- One-click view of who is heading into overtime
- Identify staff under contracted hours to cover shifts first
- Overtime flags for long runs, short turnarounds, and extra shifts
- Plan vs actual visibility when time & attendance is on
Average overtime spend reduction:
22%
Scheduling Strategy
START WITH CREW PATTERNS.
Then schedule shifts.
Set up patterns for different manufacturing groups (days, fixed nights, rotating crews, compressed hours), including break rules and allowances. For people without fixed days or for extra cover, schedule via shifts so the plan matches what’s happening on the shop floor, not assumptions.
- Create named patterns with clear break rules
- Assign patterns so contracted hours stay in control
- Use shift scheduling for overtime, cover and shutdowns
BUILT FOR MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS.
One shared workforce pool. Total visibility across production, warehousing, maintenance and support teams.
PRODUCTION LINES
Line cover by role
PACKING & DESPATCH
Shift-ready output
WAREHOUSE / GOODS IN-OUT
FLT-led coverage
MAINTENANCE & SHUTDOWNS
Planned engineering cover
QUALITY & COMPLIANCE
Trained role allocation
PROTECT REST TIME
WITH FATIGUE
RULES.
Apply minimum rest time between shifts, so your rota supports safer working during nights, overtime, weekend cover, and shutdowns. A practical way to reduce fatigue risk on the shop floor and keep output consistent.
- ENFORCED MINIMUM REST BETWEEN SHIFTS
- MAX CONSECUTIVE SHIFTS / DAYS
- OVERTIME FLAGS WHEN LIMITS ARE HIT
Inspection ready
BULLETPROOF EVIDENCE FOR MANUFACTURING AUDITS.
Stop scrambling for shift logs when auditors, customers, or HSE walk in. Evalu-8 gives you a clean audit trail of who worked, where, in what role, and what changed, so you can evidence control across every shift, line, and area.
- One-click proof of who covered each line/area
- Logged shift changes, swaps, and approvals
- Skills/ticket checks for critical roles (FLT, first aid, sign-off)
- Plan vs actual visibility when time & attendance is on
ROTAS AREN’T JUST FOR PRODUCTION.
One shared workforce pool. Total visibility across lines, packing, warehouse, maintenance and support teams so every shift is covered end-to-end.
PRODUCTION + PACKING TEAMS
Coordinate line leaders, operators and packing crews across shifts, with clear coverage by role so output doesn’t drop when demand spikes.
WAREHOUSE / GOODS IN-OUT
Manage FLT, goods-in, despatch and yard cover with availability and role-based filtering so you’re not scrambling when inbound or outbound volumes change.
MAINTENANCE + SUPPORT
Plan engineering, facilities and cleaning rotas that align to production shifts, shutdown windows and call-outs, so urgent work doesn’t derail the line.
CLOCKING TIED TO
CONTRACTED HOURS.
Overtime logic
made simple.
Capture time via QR codes, shared tablets or mobile. Weekly detail shows clock-in/out, totals per day, and plan vs actual so you can control overtime, tighten payroll, and spot exceptions fast.
Manufacturing Rota FAQs
Can we rota across multiple lines, departments and sites (and see gaps early)?
Yes. You can build rotas in multi-week blocks and filter by site, line/area, department or role so you can spot coverage gaps before they hit the shift.
Can we run rotating crew patterns like 4-on-4-off, Panama or continental shifts?
Yes. Create multi-week rotating patterns that cycle automatically, then apply them to crews so the rota stays consistent without rebuilding it every month.
Can the rota help us avoid putting the wrong person on a safety-critical role?
Yes. You can use skills/competency checks (for example FLT tickets, first aider cover, machine sign-off) so you only allocate trained and approved staff to critical stations and permits.
