Managing a manufacturing shop floor requires precision, visibility, and control. To meet tight deadlines, optimise resources, and maintain profitability, manufacturers must keep every aspect of job management on track—from scheduling and costing to inventory and order fulfilment.
That’s where manufacturing job tracking software becomes essential. Whether you're a small job shop or a growing enterprise, the right solution helps synchronise operations and drive productivity across every department.
In this guide, we’ll explore what manufacturing job tracking software is, how it works, and how it helps your business achieve greater efficiency and control.
What Is Manufacturing Job Tracking Software?
Manufacturing job tracking software is a digital solution that enables businesses to monitor and manage all aspects of their job shop operations. It supports:
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Job management
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Job costing and estimates
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Real-time job tracking and scheduling
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Inventory and resource planning
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Engineering change tracking
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Team collaboration and data access
This software can be delivered as a standalone solution or integrated within a larger manufacturing ERP system. When paired with Maintmaster OEE, it provides real-time visibility into productivity and performance across the shop floor.
Key Benefits of Job Tracking Software in Manufacturing
Real-time job tracking
Gain a live view of your shop floor. Track the status of orders, materials, machines, and tasks—instantly. This visibility allows production managers to anticipate delays and act before they escalate.
Track critical KPIs like OEE, machine utilisation, and lead times, ensuring that every job is progressing efficiently.
Maximise production efficiency
Automated job scheduling helps assign, reassign, and prioritise work with ease. This enables:
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Shorter lead times
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Better use of labour and machines
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Clear task assignment for operators
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Reduced setup and transition losses
With smart scheduling and process automation, job shops can reduce lead times by up to 50%.
Cross-team synchronisation
Job tracking software ensures that sales teams, shop floor workers, and supervisors are all working from the same real-time data.
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Sales can access production timelines
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Floor staff can view job priorities
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Managers can monitor progress and take action
This transparency reduces miscommunication, enhances collaboration, and improves on-time delivery performance.
Smarter job costing
Build accurate cost estimates using real-time data on:
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Labour
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Material consumption
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Equipment usage
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Inventory and tooling
Track actual job costs vs. projected budgets and ensure that each order is profitable. This is especially powerful when linked with your accounting system or ERP.
Effective inventory management
Stay on top of inventory and material flow. With built-in stock tracking, BOMs, and order forecasting, you can:
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Avoid stockouts
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Minimise excess inventory
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Automate purchase orders
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Track serial numbers and components
Whether you're manufacturing-to-stock or to order, the right software ensures your materials are always where they need to be.
Engineering change control
Track and manage engineering changes such as design updates or supplier part replacements. Job tracking software helps you:
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Monitor material availability
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Adapt production timelines
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Avoid costly downtime due to unplanned changeovers
With built-in documentation and audit trails, engineering changes become seamless.
Customised, scalable, and future-proof
Modern job tracking systems are:
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Configurable to your specific workflows and dashboards
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Scalable to grow with your business—from a single line to full plant-wide visibility
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Modular, with optional features you can add as your needs evolve
Whether you're seeking a streamlined job tracking solution or a comprehensive ERP integration, our software adapts to your operational needs.
Visual shop floor visibility
Through intuitive dashboards and custom reporting, our manufacturing job tracking system enables you to:
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Identify production bottlenecks
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Visualise task progress and resource allocation
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Monitor KPIs in real time
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Improve accountability across shifts and departments
Clear visibility translates to faster decision-making and better performance outcomes.
Match costs to customer orders
With integrated costing tools, you can assess job-level profitability with precision. The software tracks labour hours, material usage, and overheads—allowing accurate pricing and job analysis for every customer order.
Bring clarity to manufacturing operations
From the shop floor to the sales office, manufacturing job tracking software helps you streamline operations, increase transparency, and optimise performance.
When combined with Maintmaster OEE, you gain unmatched visibility into both machine productivity and job progress. Together, they enable data-driven decisions that enhance efficiency, lower costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
