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 District 6's Arrangements and Hospitality Chair. She performs her duties superbly, in a timely manner and maintains an amazing connection to hundreds of our members. She makes a difficult job look easy. I have had the opportunity to speak to several of her clients in her role as a recruiter and they have nothing but high praise for her. It is a pleasure to know her and work with her. Mery Propster, District 6 Chair
Human Resources Manager
Mery P.
"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 is by far the best recruiter I've ever had the pleasure of working with. She takes the time to learn about her clients and their previous roles so that she is able to communicate their abilities to hiring managers effectively. She's extremely friendly, thorough in her questions and follows through with her commitments. She also really listens to the needs of her clients which enables her to negotiate salaries and other benefits on their behalf. I hope to never need a recruiter again but if I do I know that I can count on Cindy to help further my career goals. Thank you Cindy!!
Footwear Buyer
Shaun S.
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.
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.
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.
I have partnered with Cindy Belicka for over 12 years on multiple staffing projects from industrial labor, to administrative to senior sales management searches. Cindy and team have consistently delivered experienced, talented new team members critical to our company’s aggressive growth. Her understanding of our company culture is invaluable during tougher searches and has resulted in quick placements at both West and East coast facilities. Cindy is flexible, reliable, dependable and professional. I'd recommend Cindy for all staffing needs.
Vice President Human Resources
Dana B.
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.