Easily invite and set up Shop Floor operators in Katana to streamline production workflows and improve task management on the shop floor.
What are Shop Floor Operators?
Shop Floor Operators are team members who use the Shop Floor App to perform and track production tasks in real-time.
You can define operators based on your workflow needs:
Individual production employees (e.g. each worker has their own login)
Workstations (e.g. a shared login per production station)
Tip: You can invite unlimited operators at no extra cost.
Who can add operators?
Only the Account Owner or users with “Manage users and permissions” enabled can invite Shop Floor Operators.
How to invite a Shop Floor Operator
Log in to your Katana MRP account: https://katanamrp.com/login
Click your account name in the top right and choose Team.
Click Add a team member.
In the dropdown, select Shop floor operator.
Fill in the required info:
Full name (e.g. employee or workstation name)
6-digit login code (only numbers; no letters or symbols)
Click Add to create the operator account.
Setting up an operator device
After adding an operator, you’ll see the option to Set up operator device.
Click Set up operator device to generate a QR code.
Scan the QR code with the operator’s device (tablet or smartphone) to connect them to the app.
Tip: Save the QR code image and send it to the operator for remote setup.
On your screen, click Next to see the 6-digit login code again.
Click Next to reach the final step where you can complete the setup.
Final setup tips
Save or print the QR code for easy access at the workstation.
Operators will use the QR code and login code every time they log in.
Operator accounts are not tied to a specific device but cannot be used on multiple devices simultaneously.
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