Job card (process management)

This document explains the procedure for recording the start and completion of manufacturing processes and the work time using ERPNext's Job Card.

5 min
Updated: March 5, 2026
Intermediate
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What is a Job Card?

A job card is a management record automatically created for each process (operation) in a manufacturing order. It records the start and completion times of the work and the worker, and manages actual man-hours.


Checking the Job Card

Step 1: Open the Job Card List

Step 2: Confirm the target

Item NameDescription
Manufacturing OrderNumber of the associated manufacturing order
ProcessName of this process (e.g., steaming, fermentation)
WorkstationEquipment and lines used
Products ManufacturedFinished Products Manufactured
Planned production quantityQuantity to be processed in this process

Record work time

Step 1: Start working

Open the job card and click Add Row in the Time Log section:

  1. Enter the start time of the task in the "Start Time" field (the current time will be automatically entered using the "Start Now" button).
  2. Select the worker in the "Employee" field as needed.

Step 2: Task complete

Once the work is finished:

  1. Enter the completion time in the "Completion Time" field.
  2. Enter the actual processing quantity in the "Completed Quantity" field.
  3. Save

Step 3: Process complete

Once all quantities have been processed:

  1. Click "Submit"
  2. The status of the Job Card changes to "Completed".
  3. The job card for the next step will automatically become "Ready to Work".

Job Card Status

StatusMeaning
Not StartedWaiting for work to be done
In ProgressWorking (Entering time log)
CompletedProcess completed
CancelledCancelled

Records kept by multiple workers

If multiple workers take turns handling a single process, add multiple lines to the time log:

Start timeCompletion timeEmployeesCompleted quantity
09:0012:00Taro Tanaka50
13:0017:00Hanako Sato30

Next Steps

Once you understand process control, Inventory transfer/disbursement Let's move on.

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