POSITION CONTEXT & PURPOSE

In the context of the transformation of Lacoste’s global organization and operating model, the company aims to ensure strong alignment and consistency across the three Operations Platforms (Asia, Europe, and Americas) in product technical communication, execution standards, and supplier industrialization processes.

The Product Technical Execution Manager is a strategic technical leadership role created to:

• Translate Lacoste’s technical know-how and excellence standards into flawless manufacturing execution

• Ensure “Right First Time” development accuracy

• Secure robust pre-industrialization and production readiness

• Empower suppliers technically to elevate capability and autonomy

• Protect the premium positioning and craftsmanship standards of Lacoste products

The PTE acts as the technical authority within the India platform while ensuring strong functional alignment with global technical governance.

ROLE SCOPE & IMPACT

The PTEM is accountable for technical execution from development handover through industrialization, ensuring:

• Full compliance with Lacoste technical standards

• Seamless coordination between Development, Sourcing, Quality, and Supply Chain

• Supplier capability enhancement

• Reduction of development iterations and production risks

• Cross-platform alignment and technical transparency

• The role combines technical expertise, supplier leadership, governance, and cross-functional influence.

DETAILED MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Product Development & “Right First Time” Ownership

The PTEM ensures complete and accurate technical foundations before supplier engagement.

• Work closely with Product Technical teams to validate that Tech Packs and specifications are complete, accurate, and executable

• Ensure all required technical details (construction, workmanship standards, tolerances, grading, testing requirements, trims, labeling, risk points) are clearly defined

• Identify technical gaps or inconsistencies prior to supplier handover

• Validate feasibility in alignment with supplier capability

• Conduct structured hand-off to suppliers for sample initiation

• Lead and own Proto Review meetings for full technical evaluation

• Risk Assessment of styles in terms of Production Feasibility complying to Lacoste standards & Product Specification.

• Provide clear technical feedback and decision-making support

• Drive reduction of proto loops and improve first approval rate

Impact: Improved development efficiency, reduced sampling cost, faster time to market.

Pre-Industrialization Governance

• Ensure structured transition from OK DEV to OK MANUF

• Validate production feasibility before JSS approval

• Lead SMS Reviews, JSS Approval and PP Meetings ensuring technical clarity

• Ensure conformity/non-conformity status is clearly documented and communicated cross-platform

• Align with central planning and Supply Chain P-launch timelines

• Identify and mitigate industrial risks prior to bulk production

• Ensure production line readiness from technical perspective

Impact: Smooth production starts with minimized disruptions and quality deviations.

Supplier Technical Empowerment & Capability Building

The PTEM drives supplier maturity and ownership of Lacoste standards.

• Act as primary technical interlocutor with suppliers

• Conduct structured technical training sessions for supplier teams

• Nominate and train Sample QA representatives dedicated to Lacoste standards (phase-wise and supplier-wise)

• Define competency expectations for supplier technical teams

• Support establishment of Lacoste-dedicated sample room line settings

• Identify skilled operators, pattern makers, and technicians for Lacoste styles

• Evaluate supplier sample rooms and technical setup

• Support technical certification and evaluation of factory capabilities

• Implement improvement plans where gaps are identified

• Reduce recurring technical deviations through proactive capability development

Impact: Long-term supplier capability growth and reduced dependency on reactive corrections.

Cross-Platform Technical Alignment

• Ensure technical consistency across Asia, Europe, and Americas platforms

• Collaborate closely with Global Product Technical Director on policy implementation

• Contribute to standardization of copy styles and carry-over processes

• Share best practices and improvement initiatives

• Participate in Global PTE Seminar (mandatory)

• Participate in Quality Proto Reviews in Paris (mandatory)

• Provide seasonal KPI feedback and technical insights

Impact: Strong global governance and harmonized technical standards. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Degree in Textile Engineering, Apparel Manufacturing, Garment Technology, or related field 

Experience

• Minimum 7+ years in textile production, development, and manufacturing

• Experience with international premium brands or textile groups

• Strong background in Woven and Knitwear garments

• Experience in supplier-facing technical leadership roles

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Advanced understanding of garment construction and workmanship

• Pattern making knowledge and grading principles

• Industrialization and line setting understanding

• Risk assessment capability in pre-production

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Centric PLM Super User capability

• Deep knowledge of Lacoste technical standards and premium execution

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• High autonomy and accountability

• Strong decision-making capability

• Structured and methodical approach

• Ability to influence without direct authority

• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills

• Strong presentation and training capability