Kate Sump

Kate Sump is a highly experienced professional in the food production industry, currently serving as Plant Manager at Joy Cone Co since May 2017, overseeing the Hermitage Cookie & Wafer Facility. Previous roles at Joy Cone Co included Assistant Plant Manager and Quality Assurance Manager, highlighting expertise in quality assurance, food safety, and regulatory compliance, with certifications as an SQF Practitioner, HACCP Certified, and Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI). Extensive knowledge of FDA and CFIA food labeling regulations is complemented by earlier experience in quality control and teaching assistant roles at the University of Pittsburgh. Educationally, Kate Sump holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh, enhancing a solid foundation for a career focused on food safety and quality management.