Staffing Calculator
Calculate the Right Headcount for Your Production Targets
Enter your daily demand, takt time, and shift details to determine how many people you need on the floor. Adjust for absenteeism to get a realistic staffing plan.
Production Requirements
units
sec/unit
hours
%
Staff = (500 units x 60 sec) / (7.5 hrs x 3600) / 1 shifts = 1.1 per shift
Staffing Results
Total Daily Headcount
2
2 per shift x1 shift
Min Headcount
2
per shift
Adjusted
2
w/ absenteeism
Units / Person
250.0
per shift
Utilized55.6%
Buffer44.4%
Staffing Assessment
There is significant slack in the staffing plan. Review whether the absenteeism rate is accurate or if shifts could be consolidated.
Utilization Benchmarks
95%+
Overstretched
85-95%
Well Utilized
70-85%
Moderate
<70%
Underutilized
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