Production Executive

Create Joy. Protect Wildlife. Build for Growth.

At Elizabeth Scarlett, we believe work should feel meaningful. We exist to create joyful living while raising funds to protect the world's most precious wildlife. By 2030, our goal is to contribute £2 million to conservation.

As our next Production Executive, you will join a team that leads with kindness, dreams big and takes action together. You'll play a key role in scaling a creative, purpose-led brand while helping us deliver products that delight our customers and protect wildlife.

Salary: £30,000–£35,000 depending on experience

Reporting to: Senior Production Manager, Hannah Coombes

Location: Potters Bar

Hybrid: 4 days in the office

Employment type: Permanent, full-time (3-month probationary period)

Why this role matters 

Every product at Elizabeth Scarlett carries a story — one of craftsmanship, purpose, and impact. As Production Executive, you'll be the backbone of our production operation - reaching our goals depends on precise coordination, careful quality control, and seamless execution. You'll oversee production timelines, manage our supply chain relationships, maintain our quality standards, and coordinate samples across multiple product lines - helping us scale our business while maintaining operational excellence.

This is your chance to:

• Help us to build an efficient and smooth supply chain.
• Strengthen relationships with our global suppliers and factory partners.
• Build systems and data insights that help us scale sustainably and efficiently.

What you will be doing 

1. Production Tracking & Reporting

• Monitor and track production progress across all purchase orders (POs) and SKUs.
• Maintain regular communication with factory partners to ensure timelines are met.
• Keep detailed spreadsheet reports on production status, delivery schedules, and PO performance.
• Prepare clear production reports and PO summaries for Production and Merchandising teams.
• Provide regular updates to the Production Manager on production metrics and potential delays.
• Analyse production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.

2. Supply Chain Management

• Raise and check purchase orders in NetSuite, ensuring buy sheets confirm prices and delivery dates.
• Ensure factories adhere to correct packing specifications and export documentation.
• Coordinate shipping bookings and logistics requirements promptly.
• Liaise with freight forwarders and shipping agents to optimise delivery schedules.
• Confirm that suppliers make freight bookings correctly and on time.
• Resolve supply chain issues and escalate critical problems when needed.

3. Quality Assurance

• Organise and schedule QC inspections at production facilities.
• Collaborate with factory QC teams to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Prepare detailed QC reports documenting findings, defects, and corrective actions.
• Monitor quality metrics and trends across suppliers and product categories.
• Ensure quality standards are upheld from raw materials to final manufacture.
• Implement corrective action plans when issues arise.

4. Production Sample Management

• Oversee receipt and evaluation of red-seal and gold-seal samples.
• Conduct thorough quality assessments to ensure samples meet standards.
• Coordinate approvals and rejections with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of all sample evaluations and decisions.
• Ensure production samples align with approved prototypes and specifications.

Who we are looking for 

Mindset

• Detail-oriented, proactive and solutions-driven.
• Calm under pressure with a natural sense of ownership.
• Collaborative, curious and passionate about beautiful, well-made products.

Must-have skills

• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills and data-analysis capability.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Clear and confident communication with international suppliers.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Nice-to-have skills

• Experience with ERP systems (ideally NetSuite).
• Familiarity with production management or QC tools.

Experience

• Previous experience as a Production Assistant or similar in manufacturing or fashion retail.
• Experience working with overseas manufacturing partners.
• Backgrounds we value: supply-chain operations, accessories production, fashion or textiles.

Culture fit

• Kind, collaborative and uplifting.
• Entrepreneurial and action-oriented.
• Excited to join a purpose-driven brand making real conservation impact.

What we offer 

Salary and bonus

• £30,000–£35,000 depending on experience.
• Annual performance-linked bonus.

Flexibility and time

• Hybrid working (4 days in office, 1 from home).
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• 1 month "work from anywhere" in a ±2-hour timezone.

Personal development

• Annual L&D budget worth 3% of your salary.
• Annual summer retreat (e.g. 42 Acres in Somerset).

Team perks

• £500 of ES products per year plus 60% team discount.
• 25% friends and family discount code.

Impact and ownership

• Join a growing team building the systems that power ethical, scalable production.
• Direct contribution to our £2M conservation mission.

Our hiring process 

1. Intro chat with our People & Culture Manager (no video required).
2. Interview with Senior Production Manager.
3. Take-home task or case study.
4. Final round: presentation and interview with CEO.

Ready to join a purpose-driven brand and help us scale joy and conservation impact?

Apply now and bring your talent to Elizabeth Scarlett.

---