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
I had the opportunity to work with Cindy when I was employed by W.W. Grainger, Inc. She is professional, accountable, and a pleasure to work with. She assisted me in recruiting District Sales Manager candidates and always provided me with a high caliber candidates. She thoroughly screened each candidate before presenting them to me. I would highly recommend her recruitment services.
Head of Global Talent Acquisition
Kate B.
Cindy is a detail-orientated recruiter whose objective and professional skills are executed through her effective strategic work."
Program Coordinator
Stephanie C.
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 friendly and extremely helpful. She found me a role I love with an amazing company. She helped 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 well-equipped and prepped.Cindy is a genuine pleasure to work with. Even after I was successfully placed, she sent a little personal touch,. An absolute credit to the profession.
Vice President of IT
Zo F.
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.
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’ve had the privilege of partnering with Cindy for over a decade in recruiting top sales talent on a national level. Her ability to identify and deliver high-performing candidates has been instrumental in building and strengthening my teams. Beyond just filling roles, Cindy has been a trusted advisor—providing invaluable insights into market trends, industry challenges, and the evolving talent landscape. Her transparency, deep understanding of what’s needed, and proactive communication make her an exceptional partner. Our continued success is a direct reflection of her expertise, dedication, and commitment to excellence."
Senior Vice President of Sales
Tracy R.
Cindy has served PIHRA District 6 with distinction for many years. Her efforts to facilitate outstanding venues for our meetings has contributed to the fact that District 6 is one of only two Districts to gain membership in each of the last several years. I have also observed her treatment of clients and routinely make referrals to her, secure in the knowledge that they will receive caring and professional service.
Principal Consultant
Richard P.