Configure Plant Shifts

AudienceCompany Owners, Plant Admins

Required Permissions`shifts:view`, `:create`, `:update`, `:delete` (or Plant Admin access)

Estimated Time4 min read

Demo Referencecemento-valladolid

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Manage Plant Shift Definitions

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1. 00:01Open Manage -> Shift definitions on the target plant.
2. 00:02Enter shift name, start time, and end time; overnight blocks automatically span midnight.
3. 00:06Edit or remove shift blocks anytime by confirming the shift name.

Shift Definitions partition each plant operational day into named work crews or production windows (for example, Shift A (Day), Shift B (Swing), Shift C (Night)). Accurate shift schedules power shift-based production KPIs, operator handoffs, and downtime attribution.

Step 1: Open Shift Definitions

1. Go to Configuration -> Plants.
2. On the target plant card, click Manage -> Shift definitions.
3. Review the plant's active Time Zone and Operational Day Start shown at the top of the schedule panel.

Step 2: Add a Shift (Including Overnight Blocks)

1. Click Add Shift inside the Shift Definitions modal.
2. Fill in:
   • Shift Name (required): Clear crew or period label (for example, Shift C (Night)).
   • Start Time (HH:MM): Beginning of the shift in the plant's local time zone (for example, 22:00).
   • End Time (HH:MM): End of the shift (06:00). When End Time is earlier than Start Time, OTCognix automatically detects that the shift crosses midnight and calculates its exact duration.
3. Submit to add the block. OTCognix validates against overlaps with existing shifts.

Step 3: Edit or Delete a Shift

• Edit: Click Manage -> Edit shift on a shift row to rename it or adjust its start/end window.
• Delete: Click Manage -> Delete shift and type the exact shift name in #delete-shift-confirmation (confirmation box) before confirming removal.

Avoiding Overlap Errors

Ensure neighboring shift blocks meet end-to-start (for example 06:00–14:00, 14:00–22:00, 22:00–06:00) without overlapping minutes.

Next Steps

• Manage Internal Plant Users
• Create, Edit, and Delete Plants