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ISG, International Service Group — USA
Growth sector

Industry, Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense

From aerospace and defense through advanced manufacturing and process — technical leadership, with a P&L attached to it.

The market

Why this sector, and why now.

Aerospace & defense
One of the largest and most established industrial sectors in the United States.
Reshoring
Automation and reshoring are pulling operational leadership into short supply.
Technical + commercial
The scarce profile is the leader who can run a plant and a P&L.
Roles we place

Leadership mandates, not vacancies.

Indicative US first-year compensation, 2026. Ranges vary with company stage, scope and equity.
RoleTypical first-year compensationScope
Chief Operating Officer$300,000 to $450,000Multi-site manufacturing
VP Operations / Plant President$200,000 to $320,000Single and multi-site
VP Engineering$220,000 to $300,000Advanced manufacturing, aerospace
VP Quality & Regulatory$180,000 to $250,000Regulated manufacturing
General Manager$200,000 to $300,000Business unit P&L
Our view

Industrial leaders do not read job ads.

The plant president you want is running one. The only way to reach that person is a direct, confidential and credible approach, from someone who understands what the job actually involves. Advertising the role produces a shortlist of people who are available, rather than people who are good.

Hiring in Industry?

Tell us the role and the timeline. Fifteen minutes is usually enough for us both to know whether we can help.