Manufacturing industries we serve
HCM Designed for Manufacturing Sector
Engage and empower your workforce with best-in-class human capital management solutions
At UKG, we understand the complex needs of your manufacturing business, whether it’s facing economic pressures, skilled labor shortages, or supply chain issues. We also know that your people are the most valuable asset of your organization, with needs that are just as complex. HCM software for manufacturing helps attract talent, improve workforce efficiencies, and deliver a superior employee experience while achieving operational excellence.
See the benefits manufacturing companies receive with UKG
With over 70 years of expertise with BOTH people systems and systems of work, no one knows people and how they work better than UKG. Over 6,500 manufacturing companies across the globe partner with UKG because our solutions meet their unique needs.
Build demand-driven schedules
Meeting production targets requires skilled, timely staffing. Our scheduling solutions create demand-driven schedules, accounting for production goals, certifications, and employee preferences. This ensures your team is ready to meet demands, boosting productivity and maintaining high-quality output.
Support Complex Work and Pay Rules
Manufacturing involves complex work/pay rules, including multi-shift operations. Our tools handle these complexities, applying pay rules and compliance regulations automatically. This streamlines payroll, reduces administrative burdens, and ensures fair, accurate compensation, fostering a compliant and satisfied workforce.
Monitor critical insights
Real-time labor data visibility is essential in manufacturing. Our analytics provide insights into productivity, efficiency, and burnout risks. Use these insights to make informed decisions, optimize workforce management, and maintain a safer, more efficient, and engaged environment.
Purpose-built solutions for manufacturing
We have award-winning, best-in-class Human Capital Management solutions, and no one does workforce management like we do, with payroll, analytics, and scheduling software for manufacturing.
HCM for Mid to Large Organizations
UKG Pro empowers mid-to-large manufacturing organizations with a robust, scalable solution to manage complex workforce needs, from advanced scheduling and time tracking to HR and payroll, driving operational excellence and workforce engagement.
HCM for Small Organizations
UKG Ready helps small manufacturing organizations streamline timekeeping, scheduling, and workforce management, improving efficiency on the floor and allowing teams to focus on productivity and quality.
Multi-Country Payroll
UKG One View simplifies multi-country payroll for international manufacturing companies, providing a unified platform to manage payroll compliance, standardize processes, and ensure accurate payments across global operations.
Workforce Management
UKG’s leading workforce management empowers manufacturing companies to optimize labor efficiency, streamline scheduling, track time and attendance, and ensure compliance, all while boosting productivity on the production floor.
Advanced Scheduling
UKG’s advanced scheduling ensures optimal shift coverage, aligns labor with production demands, reduces overtime, and enhances workforce productivity across the entire operation.
Workforce Planning
UKG Strategic Workforce Planning empowers manufacturing companies to predict and address workforce gaps by accurately forecasting labor needs, optimizing staffing levels, and utilizing real-time analytics and what-if scenarios to build operational agility for the future.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
This is no ordinary AI in the workplace. With AI driven by decades of people, work, and workplace culture data, you get insights to build trust, simplify the hard things, and deliver personalized experiences that foster meaning and purpose.
Analytics & Reporting
UKG’s analytics and reporting solution for manufacturing provides real-time insights into workforce performance, labor costs, and operational efficiency, empowering data-driven decisions to optimize productivity and drive business success.
Culture
Attracting and retaining talent isn’t always about pay and perks — it’s about culture and trust. UKG solutions help organizations accelerate their journeys to becoming a Great Place to Work®.
Employee Communication
UKG Talk helps manufacturing companies foster real-time communication and collaboration across their workforce, enhancing engagement, streamlining operations, and keeping teams connected from the shop floor to the executive office.
Financial Wellness
Give your people access to their earned wages, when and where they need it, and the power to take charge of their finances.
Want more information? Speak to one of our manufacturing experts today.
CUSTOMER STORIES
Taking UKG Customers to a new level
UKG understands the needs of manufacturing
Discover UKG’s human capital management software and how we meet the unique business needs of the industry
From construction, aerospace and defense, to life sciences, our highly configurable solutions streamline human capital management, optimize scheduling, and enhance workforce management. Explore the specific ways we partner with manufacturers like you.
Meet our industry expert
Kylene Zenk, MBA, is a Sr. Principal Industry Fellow, Manufacturing at UKG. In her role, Zenk explores the trends that shape the nature of work in the manufacturing industry and is an active member of several industry professions. View Kylene Zenk’s profile and expertise.
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Product Demo
UKG for Manufacturing Interactive Demo
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Frequently asked questions
Whether you’re a local, small business, or a large, complex organization, scheduling software for manufacturing is the most effective way to manage your employees. The technology assists you in accurately and efficiently scheduling your employees by helping you plan your scheduling needs ahead of time, evaluate your staffing levels and availability, review shift swaps, stay compliant with local rules and regulations, and communicate the schedule with your employees quickly, easily, and fairly. Plus, employees can plan their personal time outside of work with fair and predictable schedules.
Technology plays a crucial role in shaping the employee experience. When employees feel supported in their daily lives, trust in the organization deepens. Just as consumers judge companies based on customer experience, employees evaluate their employers based on the simplicity and convenience of employee-facing systems, such as recruitment tools, onboarding solutions, payroll management, shift swaps, scheduling, feedback mechanisms, and benefits platforms.
- Efficiency and Accuracy: Manually calculating payroll can be time-consuming and error-prone. Payroll software automates calculations, reducing the risk of mistakes to ensure accurate paychecks.
- Compliance with Regulations: Payroll software helps you adhere to labor laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements. It also helps you to avoid costly mistakes and penalties.
- Employee Satisfaction: Features like direct deposit and self-service portals empower employees to access their pay information conveniently.
- Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain detailed records for audits, tax filings, and historical data. Generate reports easily, including summaries of wages, taxes, and benefits.
- Integration with HR Systems: Many payroll solutions integrate seamlessly with other HR tools (such as time tracking, benefits administration, and attendance management).
- Scalability: As your business grows, managing payroll becomes more complex. Software scales with your needs, accommodating additional employees and complexities.
- Security and Data Protection: Payroll software ensures data security. Sensitive employee information is safeguarded.
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