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Production planning gantt chart template

A production schedule gantt chart shows which work order runs on which line, when, and what has to happen around it. This example plans two weeks across a press, moulding and weld cell, with changeovers and planned maintenance as their own bars, milestones for steel arrival and shipment, and a capacity check that shows the weld cell as the constraint.

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Production planning gantt chart example showing gantt of work orders by line and day, changeover, maintenance and milestone rows, capacity table and scheduling rules
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. Add work orders by line

    Replace the rows with your work orders, prefixed by the line or machine. Grouping by line makes clashes and idle gaps obvious at a glance.

  2. Show the non-production time

    Give changeovers and planned maintenance their own bars on each line. A schedule that leaves them out looks achievable on paper and falls behind on the first day.

  3. Check load against capacity

    Total the hours loaded on each line against hours available. Protect the most heavily loaded line from shortages, because time lost there is lost for the whole plant.

Questions about this template

How do I show a work order that runs late?

Extend its bar on the gantt, push back the bars after it on that line and check the capacity table still shows enough hours.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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