Manufacturing rostering, payroll & HR software
Keep operators, line leads, QA, maintenance, warehouse, and logistics covered with smarter rostering and flexible scheduling. Align schedules to demand forecasts, protect compliance, and improve operational efficiency across 24/7 plants and multi-site operations.
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Build rosters from demand forecasts
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Track forklift and confined-space certifications
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Integrate with Xero and MYOB
Trusted by Australian businesses
From local cafes to national retail chains, thousands of businesses rely on RosterElf for rostering, HR and payroll.
Rostering software for trade and industry
From construction to agriculture, RosterElf helps Australian trade businesses manage their workforce with safety compliance and multi-site scheduling.
Construction
Schedule trades across sites with safety certification tracking and project-based rostering.
Cleaners
Multi-site scheduling for commercial cleaning with GPS clock-in and contract alignment.
Security
Roster guards across sites with licence tracking, patrol schedules, and incident reporting.
Agriculture
Seasonal workforce management for farms with harvest schedules and casual pool coordination.
Renewable energy
Schedule technicians across wind farms and solar sites with safety compliance and remote access.
Everything you need to manage your manufacturing workforce
Six powerful modules working together to simplify manufacturing staff rostering, HR, payroll, time tracking, payroll, HR, communication, and analytics.
Manufacturing rostering
Schedule production shifts efficiently
Build rosters for production lines, warehouses, and support staff. Manage rotating shifts and skill requirements.
- Shift rotation templates
- Skill-based scheduling
- Production line coverage
- Multi-shift planning
Time & attendance
Track factory floor hours
GPS clock-ins at facility entrances. Digital timesheets capture shift times, breaks, and overtime accurately.
- Factory clock-in
- Break compliance
- Shift verification
- Overtime monitoring
Payroll integration
Manufacturing Award rates automated
Connect to Xero or MYOB. Automatic shift allowances and penalty rates under manufacturing awards.
- Award interpretation
- Shift allowances
- Overtime calculations
- Xero/MYOB sync
HR for manufacturing
Manage certifications and training
Track forklift licences, safety certifications, and machine training. Ensure only qualified staff operate equipment.
- Forklift licence tracking
- Safety certifications
- Machine training records
- Expiry alerts
Factory communication
Keep your production team informed
Share shift updates and safety information. Instant notifications for roster changes. Coordinate across departments.
- Production updates
- Safety announcements
- Roster notifications
- Team messaging
Production analytics
Understand your labour efficiency
Track labour costs against output. Monitor overtime trends. Identify staffing patterns to optimise production.
- Labour efficiency tracking
- Overtime analysis
- Shift pattern insights
- Cost per unit
Employee rostering for manufacturing
Build costed rosters from forecasts
Build costed rosters from demand forecasts with drag-and-drop scheduling, templates, and skill-matrix enforcement.
Assign machine operators, assemblers, QA, and maintenance technicians based on skills and availability.
Time & attendance for manufacturing
Clock-ins on kiosk or mobile
Kiosk or mobile clock-ins capture start, finish, and breaks with photo or GPS verification.
Accurate timesheets and efficiency reporting help maintain productivity targets.
Payroll integration for manufacturing
Award interpretation automated
Apply award rules and shift penalties automatically, then export to Xero or MYOB.
Simplified compliance and wage predictability across all shifts and departments.
Leave management for manufacturing
See coverage impact by line
Employees request leave with coverage impact by line and skill clearly visible.
Instant roster updates protect staffing levels across production lines.
Mobile apps for manufacturing teams
Manage remotely
Supervisors approve timesheets and fill shifts remotely.
Operators receive push alerts for roster changes and overtime offers.
HR compliance for manufacturing
Forklift, EWP, confined space
Track forklift, EWP, confined-space, first-aid, and chemical handling certifications with expiry reminders.
Ensure only qualified staff are assigned to equipment and hazardous areas.
Trusted by manufacturers
Hear from manufacturers that simplified their workforce management with RosterElf. Built for Australian small businesses.
Andrew Nathan
November 13, 2025
"We are extremely happy with Roster Elf, it's a great improvement on the previous system we were using. Sean and all the staff have been fantastic, really know their stuff and make using RosterElf a pleasure."
Monica Van De Laak
October 16, 2025
"Sean was an amazing help, very patient and thorough."
Mary C.
October 13, 2025
"I can see my roster, enter availability, put leave in advance and clock on and off easily."
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Common roles in manufacturing
Download free job description templates for your manufacturing team
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Manufacturing rostering FAQ
- RosterElf manages morning, afternoon, and night shift rotations with drag-and-drop rostering software. Create reusable templates for each shift pattern and track penalties and labour costs in real time.
- Yes, build costed rosters aligned to production forecasts and order volumes. Adjust manning levels by line based on demand while maintaining minimum safe staffing requirements.
- RosterElf shows skill coverage by line and shift, helping maintain minimum manning levels. The system flags coverage gaps and suggests qualified replacements when staff request leave or are unavailable.
- Yes, manage rosters for multiple plants from one platform. Staff can work across sites, and labour costs track by location for consolidated reporting.
- Create recurring roster templates for FIFO rotations and shift patterns. The system supports complex rotations, tracks consecutive days worked, and helps manage fatigue with shift rotation templates.
Compliance resources
Official resources for manufacturing employers in Australia.
Real support from people who understand your business
At RosterElf, support isn't a ticket system — it's part of the product. Our Australian-based team helps you set up correctly, understand award rules, and stay compliant as your business changes. No scripts. No offshore handoffs. Just real help when you need it.
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Guided setup and onboarding
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Award and payroll questions answered
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Ongoing help as your team grows
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