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 a mindful and effective recruiter who authentically balances the needs of her clients and candidates with transparency and efficiency. Beyond being a strong communicator, she consistently delivers results while maintaining an upbeat, realistic, and approachable attitude. I highly recommend Cindy to any company or candidate seeking a recruiter who truly delivers with integrity.
Director of Sales - Music
Martin B.
Cindy is an absolute professional who is able to effectively manage multiple sales people as well as major corporate accounts. she is extremely organized and focused on sales deliverables. I highly recommend Cindy in any sales or sales management capasity.
Senior Business Advisor
Tom L.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.