Custom Bakery Employee Scheduling Software

Project Title: Development of Employee Management Software for a Bakery with Shift Block Scheduling Project Description: I am looking for a developer with experience in personnel management and operational scheduling software to create a custom platform for managing employees in a bakery. The software should enable scheduling and managing work blocks, monitoring equipment usage, and optimizing production times, as detailed below. Required Features 1. Management of Work Blocks Creation of main work blocks with specific tasks and predefined duration. Each work block should be divided into time blocks with specific durations, reflecting various phases of the task (e.g., first 15 minutes for ingredient preparation and equipment setup, 20 minutes for mixing, 20 minutes for baking). Each time block should allow the inclusion of recipes and ingredients necessary for preparation. This way, employees can access all relevant information directly within the software during each phase of the block. 2. Automatic Mini-Blocks for Downtime Automatic insertion of mini work blocks to fill downtime between main phases. These mini-blocks (e.g., cleaning, organizing) are optional activities, not strictly necessary but useful for optimizing waiting periods. Mini-blocks are not selected for the automatic weekly scheduling but are inserted by the system to fill moments of inactivity. 3. Visual Scheduling Interface Drag-and-drop functionality to assign work blocks on the daily/weekly calendar for each employee, with time slots automatically updated based on the block's duration. Hourly Calendar view divided by employee, showing free time and waiting periods to facilitate the assignment of blocks. 4. Automatic Timer and Notifications Automatic timer for each time block within a work block, starting and ending according to predefined durations. Timer extension options in case of delays, allowing the employee to extend the timer by 5, 10, or 15 minutes. When the timer is extended, the system automatically reschedules to accommodate the new timing. Transition notifications for moving to the next phase or during waiting periods, with reminders for overlapping activities. 5. Management of Key Moments and Equipment The ability to assign a specific equipment item (such as an oven or chiller) to each time block. The equipment will then be marked as occupied in the general calendar for the duration of that time block. Equipment Calendar to monitor the availability of tools like the oven and chiller, avoiding overlaps. Detection and notification of any conflicts in equipment usage, with optimization suggestions. 6. Automated Weekly Scheduling Ability to select blocks to be completed weekly and automatic distribution of the blocks among employees, respecting equipment availability and block priorities. Simulation and preview function for the weekly distribution, showing assigned blocks and allowing modifications before confirmation. 7. Performance Reporting and Analysis End-of-day report comparing planned and actual times for each block. Analysis of delay causes through employee notes to improve scheduling. Weekly statistics on each employee’s performance and delay reports to identify recurring bottlenecks. 8. Notifications and Alerts for the Manager Reminders for key moments, such as phase transitions, and alerts for overlaps or multiple equipment uses. Notifications to managers on delays and summary notes provided by employees. 9. Mobile App and Push Notifications Mobile app for employees, showing the daily schedule and push notifications for phase changes and key moments. Automatic update notifications directly to mobile devices, allowing staff to receive reminders and real-time updates. Technical Requirements Experience in developing personnel management or resource scheduling software. Ability to implement an intuitive, user-friendly interface with drag-and-drop functionality and real-time notifications. Experience with web applications or mobile apps for remote access and notifications. Skill in managing databases for storing daily and weekly reports. Additional Details The platform should be flexible and easily expandable, with future integration options for additional business management features. I require a clear, well-organized visual interface with an intuitive display of calendars and reports. The software should be web-based to allow access from any device with a web browser. no Include role-based access control with different permissions for employees, managers, and administrators. The platform should support email and password authentication for secure login.