Specialty Silicone Products, Inc. (SSP) (A HEICO Company) was founded in 1989 by four employees of GE Silicones. They recognized that several niche markets were emerging based on silicone technology and no commercial solution existed to meet this growing demand.
They combined their experience to design and manufacture EMI/RFI Conductive Silicones for Electronics/Military applications; Silicone/PTFE Septa closures and cap mats for analytical testing; and aerospace/USP-Class VI medical-grade silicones for Industrial Gasket Fabricators.
SSP is proud to be an ISO 9001 certified company as we celebrate our 37th year in business (2026), with a reputation for developing “Silicones that Work” and delivering them to our customers with speed, flexibility, and service. Our total facility footprint is now 54,000 square feet located at 3 McCrea Hill Road in the Corporate Technology Park, Ballston Spa, NY, a beautiful rural industrial park setting just off Route 50.
Preferred QualificationsPOSITION SUMMARYThe Manager, Supply Chain and Logistics leads the end-to-end flow of raw materials, resources, and finished goods to ensure operational excellence, on-time delivery, and optimized working capital. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role oversees strategic raw material purchasing, supplier relationship management, production scheduling, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics.
Success is measured by:
- Zero recordable safety incidents
- Inventory variance <3%
- Inventory turns ≥10
- Ship-to-Promise >98%
- Professional growth of the supply chain team through promotions/skill development
- Establish annual department objectives aligned with company growth goals; develop team capabilities through visual management, standard work, and structured performance reviews.
- Quarterly performance/progress reviews with each direct report.
- Holds huddles with direct reports to prioritize activities for the week.
- Optimize and maintain MRP/ERP planning parameters (Sage 100 / Scanco) to ensure material availability, balance inventory levels, and eliminate scheduling bottlenecks.
- Lead projects as needed.
- Cycle counting process adherence meeting or exceeding corporate goals.
- Direct production scheduling and capacity planning to achieve >98% Ship-to-Promise, partnering with Production and Sales to support the maturing S&OP process
- Direct warehouse, shipping, and receiving operations to ensure flawless material handling, FIFO compliance, inventory accuracy, and dock-to-stock velocity.
- Lead strategic raw material procurement and vendor negotiations, establishing favorable commercial terms, service level agreements, and reliable multi-source supply chains.
- Direct Raw Material Sourcing: Oversee the procurement lifecycle for all silicone gums, polymers, additives, packaging, and operating supplies, ensuring uninterrupted supply for production while minimizing carrying costs.
- Supplier Performance & Risk Management: Establish formal vendor scorecards evaluating supplier quality, on-time delivery (OTD), and lead times; implement risk mitigation strategies (dual-sourcing, safety stock models) for critical raw materials.
- Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Integration: Serve as a key operational partner in balancing demand forecasts with raw material lead times and manufacturing capacity.
- Understanding of procedural best practices in supply chain management.
- Section Current Recommended Improvement.
- 5+ years of progressive supply chain leadership in a manufacturing environment, with proven experience in raw material procurement and logistics management.
- Demonstrated proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Sage 100 preferred) and automated inventory barcode scanning (e.g., Scanco).
- Demonstrated track record of negotiating supplier agreements and managing raw material contract lifecycles.
- Bachelor’s degree (supply chain preferred)
- Six Sigma greenbelt and/or Lean training preferred.
- Supply chain certification CSCP, CPIM preferred.
- Ability to push, pull, bend, and squat
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
At SSP, our core beliefs and values foster a family environment.
Our Core Principles:
- We are comfortable being uncomfortable
- We give each other grace
- Every day is an opportunity to make a difference
- Never settle for good enough
- No politics
With these principles in mind, we live out our mission:
Silicones that work delivered with speed, flexibility and service
SSP Quality Policy
We are committed to:
- Consistent products and services that meet our customers’ requirements.
- An ongoing process for continuous improvement.
Our goal is to be our customer’s most preferred supplier.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with raw material procurement and logistics management
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems; Sage 100 preferred
- Experience with automated inventory barcode scanning, such as Scanco
- Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing raw material contract lifecycles
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in supply chain
- Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Lean training
- Supply chain certification such as CSCP or CPIM
- Ability to push, pull, bend, and squat
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
HEICO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HEICO and has not been reviewed or approved by HEICO.
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Retirement Support — The company maintains a long‑standing 401(k) program with company matching available to nearly all U.S. employees, with matches sometimes delivered in company stock. Official materials indicate broad participation and subsidiary‑level match structures.
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Flexible Benefits — The package spans medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, life and disability coverage, PTO and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an EAP, and various discounts, with multiple plan choices. Eligibility and specifics can differ by subsidiary.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs such as health fairs, screenings, flu shots, and on‑site classes appear alongside fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts. These offerings complement core coverage and support day‑to‑day wellbeing.
HEICO Insights
What We Do
HEICO Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of aerospace, defense, and electronics related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Flight Support Group (FSG/HEICO Aerospace) and Electronic Technologies Group (ETG). HEICO Aerospace offers jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts. It also involves in manufacturing specialty aircraft/defense related parts; offering thermal insulation blankets primarily for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications; subcontracting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); providing specialty parts as a subcontractor for aerospace and industrial OEMs, and the United States government. In addition, this segment distributes hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components for the aviation markets.
