Leadership Search for Manufacturing, Distribution & Growth-Focused Companies
CB & Associates partners with companies that need leaders who can improve performance, strengthen teams, and create traction in complex operating environments. Our work focuses on leadership roles that shape execution, profitability, growth, and long-term business value across manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, and related sectors.
Unlike broad-market recruiting firms, CB & Associates brings a senior-led, consultative approach to executive, VP-level, and critical director-level searches where the right leader must align with both the role and the business need behind it.
When the Role Is Hard to Define, Start Here
CB & Associates is often brought in when a company knows something needs to change, but the role has not yet been fully defined. This is common in manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain environments facing growth pressure, leadership turnover, stalled performance, operational gaps, or private-equity-driven change.
In those situations, we help clarify the business need, define the leadership gap, and shape the search before approaching the market.
Our process is built around alignment, targeted search, thoughtful candidate evaluation, and high-touch management through hire — not resume flow or candidate volume. That perspective makes CB & Associates a stronger search partner for companies building leadership teams that need to improve performance and support long-term growth.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Are Saying
Builds a relationship for a lifetime, not just for the immediate term, shows how much she really cares about the individual.
Chief Revenue Officer
Oz B.
Cindy is one of the most hard working and persistent recruiters I've met. From the first time we spoke about a prospective job, she guided me through the whole process day by day, literally. I was unemployed at the time, but Cindy really brightened my outlook on my job search. She gave me the positivity to successfully interview and was the true mediator between myself and the hiring company. Cindy genuinely cares about getting her candidates hired with the right company.
Human Capital Management Business Consultant
Chelsea M.
<p>I have had the privilege to work with Cindy for over 8 years. She is very knowledgeable on all aspects of the industry. Spending quality time and listening to both candidates and clients is key to her success. She sticks to her plan and gets it done! One of the hardest working recruiters I know. Cindy is also an active member of PIHRA, continues to learn and keeps updated on industry news. She has been an inspiration and mentor to me for many years. It’s nice to be able to call upon someone for advice or questions. Cindy is an EXCELLENT Executive Search Recruiter!</p>
Happily Retired
Lisa M.
I must comment that Cindy is truly an amazing talent acquisition professional. She is genuinely dedicated to supporting her clients like her best friends. She is detailed, knowledgeable, super friendly, and easy to connect with right away. I am glad that I got to know her more. She will give you confidence and support when you need it the most.
Human Resources Manager
Sasha M.
I have had the opportunity to work with Cindy multiple times while employed at Grainger. Cindy's services were utilized in a recruiting, sourcing and research capacity in tough to fill markets. Her results were consistently on target. Cindy is very personable and she displays the values of ethics, integrity and a genuine concern for all individuals she interacts with. Cindy is a true professional in her field.
Talent Acquisition Recruiter, Operations
Vicky L.
Thank You Cindy! You were somehow able to place me in a great new position when I wasn't even looking! It is working out great, and I appreciate all of your efforts!
Principal Software Architect/Engineer and Team Manager
Darren M.
Cindy is one the most thoughtful and thorough talent professionals I have ever had the pleasure of working with. First and foremost, Cindy ensures that her client feels comfortable and informed throughout the entire candidate experience, providing guidance before every interview and debriefing at the conclusion of each. She makes her candidate feel like they are the only candidate she is working with and always makes the time to answer questions and seeks answers on your behalf. Anyone that utilizes Cindy's services can be rest assured that they are in the most capable of hands and that the experience will be top notch. Thank you Cindy for everything that you've done to advance my career and aspirations.
Director, Global Talent Management
Calvin N.
Cindy is top leader in the executive search industry. I've had the pleasure of working on several projects with Cindy and she is a perfectionist with her clients and completely understands and adheres to their business needs. She is a consumate strategist, networker, coach and developer of people. It is my pleasure to recommend Cindy!
Interim Director, Systemwide Executive Recruitment
Quincy K.