WindoorERP Documentation 19.0

Log operator attendance, setup times, and work order labour hours

1 min read Updated 2026-08-28 WindoorERP 19.0

What this does

Captures detailed operator timesheets for work order setup, profile cutting, assembly, and breakdown downtime, ensuring accurate job costing.

Before you start

  • Operators registered and hourly wage rates configured.

Steps

Operator labour logs list showing recorded work durations, operations, and orders

Labour log entry form displaying employee, work center, and cost allocation

Important

Separating 'Setup Time' (machine calibration, saw angle adjustment) from 'Run Time' highlights opportunities for single-minute exchange of dies (SMED) improvements.

  1. 01
    Navigate to Production › Shop Floor › Labour Logs.
  2. 02
    Review the list of operator time entries detailing Work Order, Operation, Start/End time, and Duration.
  3. 03
    Inspect flagged entries with excessive setup or run times exceeding standard routing estimates.
  4. 04
    Approve verified shift labour logs for payroll and manufacturing cost absorption.

Common mistakes

  • Allowing operators to log manual labour entries days after shift completion without supervisor verification.
  • Booking training or general cleanup hours against specific customer sales orders.

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