Thom Smith

Director of Capital Planning and Engineering at Sazerac

Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

About

Effective leader with 10+ years experience directing large-scale manufacturing operations, capital expansion projects, budgeting, and labor relations. Highly skilled at controlling and reducing costs, enhancing efficiency, and improving profitability while supporting critical operations in an increasingly complex and growing business. Dedicated to working diligently to ensure the goals of the organization are consistently met. I leverage my knowledge and experience to help lead teams in exceeding safety, quality, customer service, and cost targets.

Experience

  • Sazerac Company (12 yrs 11 mos)
    • Director of Capital Planning and Engineering
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

      Lead capital planning, program management, and engineering teams in executing strategic projects and initiatives globally.

    • Director of Operations and Engineering
      Dec 2022 - Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Site Director accountable for over 300 team members manufacturing and distributing spirits.

    • Operations Manager
      Jul 2019 - Dec 2022 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Multi-department manager for spirits bottling operations.

  • Production Supervisor at PepsiCo - Pepsi Beverages Company
    Mar 2013 - Aug 2013 · 6 mos

  • Business Unit Leader at Catalent Pharma Solutions
    Nov 2011 - Mar 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • US Army (4 yrs 9 mos)
    • Rear Detachment Commander
      Feb 2010 - Nov 2011 · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Battalion Human Resources Officer
      Feb 2009 - Feb 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Fire Support Officer
      Mar 2007 - Feb 2009 · 2 yrs