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Manufacturing time tracking — factory, line, shifts

A factory of 142 staff, 3 shifts, 4 assembly lines. RFID-based systems mean buying cards and readers and replacing lost cards. TimeHunter with a QR kiosk on each line runs on ordinary Android tablets and printed cards.

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QR instead of RFID

Traditional manufacturing attendance systems rely on RFID cards and fixed readers. On top of the purchase cost come replacements for lost cards and reader servicing.

In TimeHunter the reader is the kiosk app on an Android tablet or phone, and the card is a printed, laminated QR code from the panel. A lost card is simply reprinted. You pay a per-employee subscription and the kiosk is included.

Piece-rate and hours

Some manufacturing is paid hourly (machine operators), some by piece (assembly). TimeHunter records working time for everyone. It doesn’t count pieces or calculate piece-rate pay — combine that data with the hours report in your payroll software.

Night shifts in the report

Manufacturing often runs 24/7, and night work carries a statutory premium. TimeHunter counts night hours and shows them in the period report next to Sunday, holiday and overtime hours, and the compliance module warns when the permitted night-work length is exceeded. Your payroll software calculates the premium amount.

Export for payroll

At month end you download the period report (XLSX or PDF, including a monthly PDF per employee) and a payroll CSV with days, hours, overtime, breaks, leave and sick days. There is a ready export for the Czech PREMIER software; there is no ready integration with SAP or other payroll systems — your payroll staff import the file. Data is also available through the API.

Frequently asked questions

Will QR replace our RFID cards?
For recording entry and exit — yes. The worker gets a laminated QR card and the kiosk on an Android tablet scans it like a reader. TimeHunter doesn’t control turnstiles or locks, though (it isn’t an access-control system).
How are piece-rate and hours handled in parallel?
TimeHunter records hours for all employees, including piece-rate workers. It doesn’t record piece counts — calculate piece-rate pay outside the system from your production data and the hours report.
Can I have different kiosks on different lines?
Yes. Install the kiosk app on as many devices as you need — e.g. 4 lines = 4 tablets. All of them record into the same company account.
What export for payroll?
PDF (monthly report per employee), XLSX (period report with night, Sunday, holiday hours and overtime) and a payroll CSV for further processing; Czech companies also get a PREMIER export.
Does it support agency staff?
Yes. Put agency staff in a separate “Agency” work group. Track their time the same way as employees and filter the report by that group — e.g. to check the staffing agency’s invoice.
Does it work without WiFi in the hall?
Yes — the Android QR kiosk works offline. Scans queue on the device and sync when LTE/WiFi returns.
How much for a 150-person factory?
Example for the Pro plan: €2.89 × 150 = €433.50 per month, excl. VAT. Larger plants can use the Enterprise plan with individual pricing. Hardware: Android tablets at the lines and printed QR cards.

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