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
Cindy is amazing and extremely helpful. She found me a role with an great company. She helped me through the entire process and kept me updated and in the loop without me having to chase her. Cindy is professional and ensured I was fully prepared for all the steps in the hiring process. Cindy is wonderful to work with. I highly recommend her.
Procurement Manager
Eddie E.
Cindy was such a great recruiter to work with. From the initial phone call to the offer from the company, it was a positive and seamless experience. The interview process can be daunting and Cindy was so helpful throughout; she was both transparent and provided great feedback. She made sure my offer had everything on my "wish list." I highly recommend CB & Associates!
Director, Retail Development
Farah B.
Cindy is a great communicator who kept me filled in and coached me throughout the interview process with National Stores. Thanks Cindy!
District Manager
Barry S.
I had the pleasure of working with Cindy as she recruited me into the role I have currently. Cindy was extremely professional, personable and a dynamic individual to work with. I would absolutely recommend her services.
People Business Partner, US & Canada at Ericsson
Tricia A.
Finding Cindy Belicka is like finding gold. I have the pleasure of knowing Cindy as a client, employer, and consultant. She is extremely dedicated and loyal to her task/client/employer, working diligently to achieve the desired goal - even when objectively it would have appeared that the goal was not achievable, Cindy still finds solutions. I have had the opportunity to work with a broad spectrum of Executive Recruiters/professionals. Cindy is far and away one of the best I have seen, as she brings a wealth of experience, has many connections across various industries, common sense, and astute psychology to her handling of Recruitment/HR issues.
Chief Human Resources Officer
Farah 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 very professional and takes the time to competely understand the job before recuriting. Her recruitment and screening efforts are exceptional. She works with the candidate to ensure that they are a fit for the position. I highly recommend Cindy for your recruitment needs!
Human Resources Consultant
Christine B.
Cindy is very professional when I took a temporary position with CB & Associates. She is very upfront to the point and easy to work with. I hope that I can continue to work with her. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family that are seeking employment. I am currently working at Hitachi Automotive in their Customer Service Department.
Customer Service Representative for the Aftermarket Division
Patricia R.