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 was an absolute pleasure to work with along our journey. She showed passion, patience and persistent during the time I have been working with her. She understands what the Employers needs are and knows if the candidate is a good fit almost immediately! When we first spoke she didn’t promise anything that was not delivered, that is very rare. In a quick turn world I feel she took the time to get to know me personally and I never felt like she was just trying to plug me in and move on and I really appreciate that!! I would recommend any serious professionals looking for more than just a recruiter to reach out and see the difference. Thanks for everything CB!!!!
U.S East Commercial Manager
Stephan J.
Cindy is one of the best recruiters I have ever known. As a Human Resources manager, I relied on her expertise for over 20 years, and today, I am proud to call her a friend. Cindy's honesty, warmth, and genuine care for people have always stood out. Throughout my career as an HR practitionerfrom Manager to VP in the manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution sectors with companies like CalComp, Springs Industries, and VansCindy was an invaluable asset. She consistently made me look good by bringing in the right people, even before the era of the Internet!
Human Resources Manager
Jacquelyn T.
Cindy is a very energetic and professional Recruiter. She has extensive Retail Recruiting background and a vast network of professional executives. Cindy understands her client needs and spends valuable time to select the best talent. Cindy is very thorough with her work in communicating and ensuring that the recruitment and on-boarding process is positive. She is a Recruiter that I recommend highly and will think of her first to outsource Recruitment needs. Regards, Maria R. Peña, SPHR
Director of Human Resources
Maria D.
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.
I worked with Cindy for several years while at Contessa. Cindy always made an effort to really understand what it was that we were looking for with each position and only provide resumes for qualified candidates. She took the time to personally screen each candidate before referring them to us. Cindy was a great recruiter and partner for all types of positions. I would recommend Cindy if you are looking for an honest, hard working, trustworthy, and caring recruiter
Human Resource Generalist
Karen S.
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 a wonderful support for recruiting the best and brightest. She successfully learns and understands client needs and wants and directs her expertise in that direction. I can highly recommend Cindy as a top professional in her field.
Director Of Administrative Services
Jim V.
I met Cindy through the local PIHRA chapter after being laid off from Driftwood Dairy. I feverishly sent out my resume letting everyone on the planet know I was searching for new opportunities. Cindy contacted me and shared that she was interested in submitting my resume for the HR Director position with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. I was excited when I met and interviewed with the President/CEO and even more excited when I was offered the role. I have been with the Food Bank for almost 16 years and Cindy was God-sent to help me land the job of a lifetime. Since then, Cindy has helped the Food Bank with other roles and shared great industry expertise. Thank you, Cindy, for all you do, congratulations on 25 years! Keep doing what you do best!
Director of Human Resources
Alice C.